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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,362.44, 537,435.08 and 228,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,362.44, 537,435.08 and 228,252.36 is: 315,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,362.44 : 537,435.08 = 228,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,362.44/537,435.08 = 228,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,362.44x = 537,435.08 × 228,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,362.44x = 122,670,828,370.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,670,828,370.77/389,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,055.63

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