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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,352.71, 582,334.25 and 226,299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,352.71, 582,334.25 and 226,299.25 is: 339,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,352.71 : 582,334.25 = 226,299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,352.71/582,334.25 = 226,299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,352.71x = 582,334.25 × 226,299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,352.71x = 131,781,804,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,781,804,024.31/388,352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,335.35

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