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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,980.96, 538,177.28 and 228,838.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,980.96, 538,177.28 and 228,838.69 is: 315,799.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,980.96 : 538,177.28 = 228,838.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,980.96/538,177.28 = 228,838.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,980.96x = 538,177.28 × 228,838.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,980.96x = 123,155,783,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,155,783,742.96/389,980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,799.48

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