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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,092.84, 535,372.08 and 226,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,092.84, 535,372.08 and 226,842.54 is: 312,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,092.84 : 535,372.08 = 226,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,092.84/535,372.08 = 226,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,092.84x = 535,372.08 × 226,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,092.84x = 121,445,162,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,445,162,472.28/388,092.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,928.12

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