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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,529.16, 525,134.10 and 229,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,529.16, 525,134.10 and 229,597 is: 316,846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,529.16 : 525,134.10 = 229,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,529.16/525,134.10 = 229,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,529.16x = 525,134.10 × 229,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,529.16x = 120,569,213,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,569,213,957.70/380,529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,846.19

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