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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,556.52, 525,223.14 and 229,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,556.52, 525,223.14 and 229,675.24 is: 316,985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,556.52 : 525,223.14 = 229,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,556.52/525,223.14 = 229,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,556.52x = 525,223.14 × 229,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,556.52x = 120,630,750,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,630,750,733.05/380,556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,985.11

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