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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,266.36, 535,724.88 and 227,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,266.36, 535,724.88 and 227,089.92 is: 313,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,266.36 : 535,724.88 = 227,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,266.36/535,724.88 = 227,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,266.36x = 535,724.88 × 227,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,266.36x = 121,657,720,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,657,720,141.21/388,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,335.72

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