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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,664.16, 536,490.90 and 227,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,664.16, 536,490.90 and 227,571 is: 314,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,664.16 : 536,490.90 = 227,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,664.16/536,490.90 = 227,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,664.16x = 536,490.90 × 227,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,664.16x = 122,089,770,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,089,770,603.90/388,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,126.65

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