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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,271.69, 524,739.31 and 227,279.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,271.69, 524,739.31 and 227,279.49 is: 313,624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,271.69 : 524,739.31 = 227,279.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,271.69/524,739.31 = 227,279.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,271.69x = 524,739.31 × 227,279.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,271.69x = 119,262,482,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,262,482,759.75/380,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,624.41

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