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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,612.40, 537,754.62 and 228,519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,612.40, 537,754.62 and 228,519.35 is: 315,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,612.40 : 537,754.62 = 228,519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,612.40/537,754.62 = 228,519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,612.40x = 537,754.62 × 228,519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,612.40x = 122,887,333,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,887,333,533.12/389,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,409.20

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