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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,050.70, 536,933.41 and 228,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,050.70, 536,933.41 and 228,041.93 is: 314,723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,050.70 : 536,933.41 = 228,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,050.70/536,933.41 = 228,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,050.70x = 536,933.41 × 228,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,050.70x = 122,443,331,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,443,331,870.11/389,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,723.33

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