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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,217.80, 543,326.70 and 228,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,217.80, 543,326.70 and 228,373.40 is: 342,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,217.80 : 543,326.70 = 228,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,217.80/543,326.70 = 228,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,217.80x = 543,326.70 × 228,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,217.80x = 124,081,365,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,081,365,789.78/362,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,560.10

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