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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,335.60, 541,420.20 and 227,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,335.60, 541,420.20 and 227,977.20 is: 341,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,335.60 : 541,420.20 = 227,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,335.60/541,420.20 = 227,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,335.60x = 541,420.20 × 227,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,335.60x = 123,431,461,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,431,461,219.44/361,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,597.84

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