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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,599.93, 483,658.76 and 229,687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,599.93, 483,658.76 and 229,687.99 is: 316,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,599.93 : 483,658.76 = 229,687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,599.93/483,658.76 = 229,687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,599.93x = 483,658.76 × 229,687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,599.93x = 111,090,607,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,090,607,795.37/350,599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,858.62

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