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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,306, 533,104.20 and 225,272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,306, 533,104.20 and 225,272.72 is: 310,877.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,306 : 533,104.20 = 225,272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,306/533,104.20 = 225,272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,306x = 533,104.20 × 225,272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,306x = 120,093,833,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,093,833,177.42/386,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,877.47

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