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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,982.22, 536,838.39 and 225,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,982.22, 536,838.39 and 225,674.70 is: 311,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,982.22 : 536,838.39 = 225,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,982.22/536,838.39 = 225,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,982.22x = 536,838.39 × 225,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,982.22x = 121,150,842,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,150,842,611.73/388,982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,455.99

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