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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,605.96, 554,210.98 and 229,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,605.96, 554,210.98 and 229,521.96 is: 316,737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,605.96 : 554,210.98 = 229,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,605.96/554,210.98 = 229,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,605.96x = 554,210.98 × 229,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,605.96x = 127,203,590,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,203,590,383.12/401,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,737.31

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