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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,298.60, 543,447.90 and 228,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,298.60, 543,447.90 and 228,745.80 is: 343,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,298.60 : 543,447.90 = 228,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,298.60/543,447.90 = 228,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,298.60x = 543,447.90 × 228,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,298.60x = 124,311,424,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,311,424,643.82/362,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,118.70

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