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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,711.60, 520,067.40 and 228,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,711.60, 520,067.40 and 228,516.40 is: 342,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,711.60 : 520,067.40 = 228,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,711.60/520,067.40 = 228,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,711.60x = 520,067.40 × 228,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,711.60x = 118,843,930,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,843,930,005.36/346,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,774.60

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