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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,804.60, 532,206.90 and 228,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,804.60, 532,206.90 and 228,833.40 is: 343,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,804.60 : 532,206.90 = 228,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,804.60/532,206.90 = 228,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,804.60x = 532,206.90 × 228,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,804.60x = 121,786,714,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,786,714,430.46/354,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,250.10

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