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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,050.82, 527,208.65 and 229,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,050.82, 527,208.65 and 229,012.44 is: 316,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,050.82 : 527,208.65 = 229,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,050.82/527,208.65 = 229,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,050.82x = 527,208.65 × 229,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,050.82x = 120,737,339,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,737,339,325.61/382,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,024.29

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