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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,323.56, 533,104.74 and 225,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,323.56, 533,104.74 and 225,204.84 is: 310,769.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,323.56 : 533,104.74 = 225,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,323.56/533,104.74 = 225,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,323.56x = 533,104.74 × 225,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,323.56x = 120,057,767,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,057,767,674.94/386,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,769.99

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