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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,038.64, 535,485.40 and 226,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,038.64, 535,485.40 and 226,989.04 is: 313,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,038.64 : 535,485.40 = 226,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,038.64/535,485.40 = 226,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,038.64x = 535,485.40 × 226,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,038.64x = 121,549,316,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,549,316,880.02/388,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,240.24

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