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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,271.28, 537,194.78 and 228,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,271.28, 537,194.78 and 228,094.24 is: 314,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,271.28 : 537,194.78 = 228,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,271.28/537,194.78 = 228,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,271.28x = 537,194.78 × 228,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,271.28x = 122,531,035,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,531,035,076.07/389,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,770.29

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