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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,701.27, 536,426.02 and 227,608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,701.27, 536,426.02 and 227,608.22 is: 314,110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,701.27 : 536,426.02 = 227,608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,701.27/536,426.02 = 227,608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,701.27x = 536,426.02 × 227,608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,701.27x = 122,094,968,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,094,968,891.75/388,701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,110.03

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