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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,857.14, 538,011.59 and 228,828.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,857.14, 538,011.59 and 228,828.33 is: 315,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,857.14 : 538,011.59 = 228,828.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,857.14/538,011.59 = 228,828.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,857.14x = 538,011.59 × 228,828.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,857.14x = 123,112,292,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,112,292,516.20/389,857.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,788.22

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