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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,968.62, 536,774.69 and 225,658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,968.62, 536,774.69 and 225,658.15 is: 311,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,968.62 : 536,774.69 = 225,658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,968.62/536,774.69 = 225,658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,968.62x = 536,774.69 × 225,658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,968.62x = 121,127,582,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,127,582,734.43/388,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,407.09

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