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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,317.80, 543,190.87 and 228,916.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,317.80, 543,190.87 and 228,916.88 is: 343,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,317.80 : 543,190.87 = 228,916.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,317.80/543,190.87 = 228,916.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,317.80x = 543,190.87 × 228,916.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,317.80x = 124,345,555,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,345,555,344.35/362,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,194.72

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