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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,412.60, 519,618.90 and 228,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,412.60, 519,618.90 and 228,152.60 is: 342,228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,412.60 : 519,618.90 = 228,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,412.60/519,618.90 = 228,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,412.60x = 519,618.90 × 228,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,412.60x = 118,552,403,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,552,403,044.14/346,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,228.90

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