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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,993.60, 542,990.40 and 228,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,993.60, 542,990.40 and 228,440.80 is: 342,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,993.60 : 542,990.40 = 228,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,993.60/542,990.40 = 228,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,993.60x = 542,990.40 × 228,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,993.60x = 124,041,161,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,041,161,368.32/361,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,661.20

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