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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,010.40, 531,015.60 and 228,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,010.40, 531,015.60 and 228,039.20 is: 342,058.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,010.40 : 531,015.60 = 228,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,010.40/531,015.60 = 228,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,010.40x = 531,015.60 × 228,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,010.40x = 121,092,372,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,092,372,611.52/354,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,058.80

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