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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,948.08, 542,638.22 and 228,548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,948.08, 542,638.22 and 228,548.07 is: 342,642.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,948.08 : 542,638.22 = 228,548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,948.08/542,638.22 = 228,548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,948.08x = 542,638.22 × 228,548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,948.08x = 124,018,916,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,018,916,746.50/361,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,642.84

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