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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,882.40, 542,823.60 and 228,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,882.40, 542,823.60 and 228,912.80 is: 343,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,882.40 : 542,823.60 = 228,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,882.40/542,823.60 = 228,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,882.40x = 542,823.60 × 228,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,882.40x = 124,259,270,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,259,270,182.08/361,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,369.20

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