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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,231.40, 531,347.10 and 228,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,231.40, 531,347.10 and 228,260.20 is: 342,390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,231.40 : 531,347.10 = 228,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,231.40/531,347.10 = 228,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,231.40x = 531,347.10 × 228,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,231.40x = 121,285,395,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,285,395,315.42/354,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,390.30

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