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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,056.66, 535,437.54 and 226,880.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,056.66, 535,437.54 and 226,880.53 is: 313,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,056.66 : 535,437.54 = 226,880.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,056.66/535,437.54 = 226,880.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,056.66x = 535,437.54 × 226,880.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,056.66x = 121,480,351,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,480,351,518.50/388,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,047.98

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