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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,265.60, 541,315.20 and 227,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,265.60, 541,315.20 and 227,907.20 is: 341,492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,265.60 : 541,315.20 = 227,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,265.60/541,315.20 = 227,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,265.60x = 541,315.20 × 227,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,265.60x = 123,369,631,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,369,631,549.44/361,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,492.88

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