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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,046.90, 527,203.26 and 229,008.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,046.90, 527,203.26 and 229,008.50 is: 316,018.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,046.90 : 527,203.26 = 229,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,046.90/527,203.26 = 229,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,046.90x = 527,203.26 × 229,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,046.90x = 120,734,025,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,734,025,131.69/382,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,018.86

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