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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,005.40, 531,008.10 and 228,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,005.40, 531,008.10 and 228,034.20 is: 342,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,005.40 : 531,008.10 = 228,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,005.40/531,008.10 = 228,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,005.40x = 531,008.10 × 228,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,005.40x = 121,088,007,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,088,007,277.02/354,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,051.30

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