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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,740.06, 536,462.73 and 225,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,740.06, 536,462.73 and 225,428.40 is: 311,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,740.06 : 536,462.73 = 225,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,740.06/536,462.73 = 225,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,740.06x = 536,462.73 × 225,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,740.06x = 120,933,934,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,933,934,883.53/388,740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,092.03

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