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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,608.41, 427,581.79 and 229,883.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,608.41, 427,581.79 and 229,883.81 is: 316,456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,608.41 : 427,581.79 = 229,883.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,608.41/427,581.79 = 229,883.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,608.41x = 427,581.79 × 229,883.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,608.41x = 98,294,128,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,294,128,259.20/310,608.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,456.76

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