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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,697.60, 520,046.40 and 228,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,697.60, 520,046.40 and 228,502.40 is: 342,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,697.60 : 520,046.40 = 228,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,697.60/520,046.40 = 228,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,697.60x = 520,046.40 × 228,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,697.60x = 118,831,850,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,831,850,511.36/346,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,753.60

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