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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,989.46, 552,124.37 and 230,291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,989.46, 552,124.37 and 230,291.22 is: 317,881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,989.46 : 552,124.37 = 230,291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,989.46/552,124.37 = 230,291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,989.46x = 552,124.37 × 230,291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,989.46x = 127,149,394,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,149,394,759.03/399,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,881.86

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