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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,422.60, 519,633.90 and 228,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,422.60, 519,633.90 and 228,227.40 is: 342,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,422.60 : 519,633.90 = 228,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,422.60/519,633.90 = 228,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,422.60x = 519,633.90 × 228,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,422.60x = 118,594,693,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,594,693,948.86/346,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,341.10

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