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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,012.40, 531,018.60 and 228,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,012.40, 531,018.60 and 228,041.20 is: 342,061.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,012.40 : 531,018.60 = 228,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,012.40/531,018.60 = 228,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,012.40x = 531,018.60 × 228,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,012.40x = 121,094,118,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,094,118,766.32/354,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,061.80

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