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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,715.24, 545,498.32 and 228,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,715.24, 545,498.32 and 228,717.40 is: 343,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,715.24 : 545,498.32 = 228,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,715.24/545,498.32 = 228,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,715.24x = 545,498.32 × 228,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,715.24x = 124,764,957,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,764,957,454.77/363,715.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,029.23

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