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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,992.60, 542,988.90 and 228,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,992.60, 542,988.90 and 228,439.80 is: 342,659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,992.60 : 542,988.90 = 228,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,992.60/542,988.90 = 228,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,992.60x = 542,988.90 × 228,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,992.60x = 124,040,275,718.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,040,275,718.22/361,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,659.70

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