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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,281.28, 537,208.58 and 228,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,281.28, 537,208.58 and 228,104.24 is: 314,784.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,281.28 : 537,208.58 = 228,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,281.28/537,208.58 = 228,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,281.28x = 537,208.58 × 228,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,281.28x = 122,539,554,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,539,554,862.38/389,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,784.09

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