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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,402.43, 541,798.07 and 227,989.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,402.43, 541,798.07 and 227,989.35 is: 341,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,402.43 : 541,798.07 = 227,989.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,402.43/541,798.07 = 227,989.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,402.43x = 541,798.07 × 227,989.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,402.43x = 123,524,188,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,524,188,670.61/361,402.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,791.26

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