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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,334.78, 543,216.33 and 228,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,334.78, 543,216.33 and 228,933.90 is: 343,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,334.78 : 543,216.33 = 228,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,334.78/543,216.33 = 228,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,334.78x = 543,216.33 × 228,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,334.78x = 124,360,632,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,360,632,970.59/362,334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,220.25

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