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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,406.30, 543,609.45 and 228,561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,406.30, 543,609.45 and 228,561.90 is: 342,842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,406.30 : 543,609.45 = 228,561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,406.30/543,609.45 = 228,561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,406.30x = 543,609.45 × 228,561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,406.30x = 124,248,408,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,248,408,749.96/362,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,842.85

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