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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,008.98, 536,875.09 and 225,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,008.98, 536,875.09 and 225,701.44 is: 311,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,008.98 : 536,875.09 = 225,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,008.98/536,875.09 = 225,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,008.98x = 536,875.09 × 225,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,008.98x = 121,173,479,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,173,479,006.69/389,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,492.76

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