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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,946.66, 538,034.15 and 226,506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,946.66, 538,034.15 and 226,506.07 is: 312,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,946.66 : 538,034.15 = 226,506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,946.66/538,034.15 = 226,506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,946.66x = 538,034.15 × 226,506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,946.66x = 121,868,000,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,868,000,807.00/389,946.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,524.80

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