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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,591.59, 507,216.78 and 229,754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,591.59, 507,216.78 and 229,754.25 is: 317,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,591.59 : 507,216.78 = 229,754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,591.59/507,216.78 = 229,754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,591.59x = 507,216.78 × 229,754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,591.59x = 116,535,210,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,535,210,876.32/367,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,023.60

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