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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,259.30, 535,792.74 and 224,938.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,259.30, 535,792.74 and 224,938.07 is: 310,411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,259.30 : 535,792.74 = 224,938.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,259.30/535,792.74 = 224,938.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,259.30x = 535,792.74 × 224,938.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,259.30x = 120,520,184,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,520,184,855.61/388,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,411.59

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