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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,977.60, 509,966.40 and 228,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,977.60, 509,966.40 and 228,003.20 is: 342,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,977.60 : 509,966.40 = 228,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,977.60/509,966.40 = 228,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,977.60x = 509,966.40 × 228,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,977.60x = 116,273,971,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,273,971,092.48/339,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,004.80

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