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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,141.16, 536,975.46 and 287,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,141.16, 536,975.46 and 287,222.28 is: 396,337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,141.16 : 536,975.46 = 287,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,141.16/536,975.46 = 287,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,141.16x = 536,975.46 × 287,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,141.16x = 154,231,315,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,231,315,925.25/389,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,337.71

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