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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,276.60, 541,331.70 and 227,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,276.60, 541,331.70 and 227,918.20 is: 341,509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,276.60 : 541,331.70 = 227,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,276.60/541,331.70 = 227,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,276.60x = 541,331.70 × 227,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,276.60x = 123,379,346,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,379,346,666.94/361,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,509.38

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