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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,605.20, 542,407.80 and 228,894.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,605.20, 542,407.80 and 228,894.80 is: 343,342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,605.20 : 542,407.80 = 228,894.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,605.20/542,407.80 = 228,894.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,605.20x = 542,407.80 × 228,894.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,605.20x = 124,154,324,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,154,324,899.44/361,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,342.20

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