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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,269.14, 543,624.78 and 228,965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,269.14, 543,624.78 and 228,965.82 is: 343,588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,269.14 : 543,624.78 = 228,965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,269.14/543,624.78 = 228,965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,269.14x = 543,624.78 × 228,965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,269.14x = 124,471,493,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,471,493,525.02/362,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,588.45

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