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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,226.89, 535,645.34 and 250,347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,226.89, 535,645.34 and 250,347.47 is: 345,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,226.89 : 535,645.34 = 250,347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,226.89/535,645.34 = 250,347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,226.89x = 535,645.34 × 250,347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,226.89x = 134,097,458,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,097,458,186.21/388,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,410.02

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