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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,868.16, 536,676.16 and 227,713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,868.16, 536,676.16 and 227,713.28 is: 314,266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,868.16 : 536,676.16 = 227,713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,868.16/536,676.16 = 227,713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,868.16x = 536,676.16 × 227,713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,868.16x = 122,208,288,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,208,288,691.41/388,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,266.64

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