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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,652.76, 536,379.06 and 227,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,652.76, 536,379.06 and 227,498.04 is: 313,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,652.76 : 536,379.06 = 227,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,652.76/536,379.06 = 227,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,652.76x = 536,379.06 × 227,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,652.76x = 122,025,184,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,025,184,847.04/388,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,969.69

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