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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,044.64, 535,493.68 and 226,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,044.64, 535,493.68 and 226,995.04 is: 313,248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,044.64 : 535,493.68 = 226,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,044.64/535,493.68 = 226,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,044.64x = 535,493.68 × 226,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,044.64x = 121,554,409,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,554,409,311.35/388,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,248.52

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