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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,880.40, 542,820.60 and 228,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,880.40, 542,820.60 and 228,910.80 is: 343,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,880.40 : 542,820.60 = 228,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,880.40/542,820.60 = 228,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,880.40x = 542,820.60 × 228,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,880.40x = 124,257,497,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,257,497,802.48/361,880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,366.20

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