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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,982.61, 538,179.57 and 228,840.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,982.61, 538,179.57 and 228,840.35 is: 315,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,982.61 : 538,179.57 = 228,840.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,982.61/538,179.57 = 228,840.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,982.61x = 538,179.57 × 228,840.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,982.61x = 123,157,197,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,157,197,612.60/389,982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,801.77

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