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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,878.40, 542,817.60 and 228,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,878.40, 542,817.60 and 228,908.80 is: 343,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,878.40 : 542,817.60 = 228,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,878.40/542,817.60 = 228,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,878.40x = 542,817.60 × 228,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,878.40x = 124,255,725,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,255,725,434.88/361,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,363.20

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