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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,513.16, 525,112.02 and 229,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,513.16, 525,112.02 and 229,581 is: 316,824.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,513.16 : 525,112.02 = 229,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,513.16/525,112.02 = 229,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,513.16x = 525,112.02 × 229,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,513.16x = 120,555,742,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,555,742,663.62/380,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,824.11

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