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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,639.20, 512,458.80 and 229,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,639.20, 512,458.80 and 229,664.80 is: 344,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,639.20 : 512,458.80 = 229,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,639.20/512,458.80 = 229,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,639.20x = 512,458.80 × 229,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,639.20x = 117,693,747,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,693,747,810.24/341,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,497.20

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