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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,104.21, 537,083.46 and 228,011.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,104.21, 537,083.46 and 228,011.15 is: 314,725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,104.21 : 537,083.46 = 228,011.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,104.21/537,083.46 = 228,011.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,104.21x = 537,083.46 × 228,011.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,104.21x = 122,461,018,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,461,018,703.29/389,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,725.51

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