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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,018.40, 531,027.60 and 228,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,018.40, 531,027.60 and 228,047.20 is: 342,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,018.40 : 531,027.60 = 228,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,018.40/531,027.60 = 228,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,018.40x = 531,027.60 × 228,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,018.40x = 121,099,357,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,099,357,302.72/354,018.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,070.80

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