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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,854.96, 536,689.44 and 227,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,854.96, 536,689.44 and 227,700.60 is: 314,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,854.96 : 536,689.44 = 227,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,854.96/536,689.44 = 227,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,854.96x = 536,689.44 × 227,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,854.96x = 122,204,507,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,204,507,501.66/388,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,267.58

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