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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,029.54, 536,903.37 and 225,721.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,029.54, 536,903.37 and 225,721.90 is: 311,520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,029.54 : 536,903.37 = 225,721.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,029.54/536,903.37 = 225,721.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,029.54x = 536,903.37 × 225,721.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,029.54x = 121,190,848,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,190,848,792.80/389,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,520.94

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