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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,423.60, 519,635.40 and 228,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,423.60, 519,635.40 and 228,228.40 is: 342,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,423.60 : 519,635.40 = 228,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,423.60/519,635.40 = 228,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,423.60x = 519,635.40 × 228,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,423.60x = 118,595,555,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,595,555,925.36/346,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,342.60

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