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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,999.22, 579,597.54 and 229,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,999.22, 579,597.54 and 229,012.14 is: 316,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,999.22 : 579,597.54 = 229,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,999.22/579,597.54 = 229,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,999.22x = 579,597.54 × 229,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,999.22x = 132,734,872,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,734,872,974.14/419,999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,036.00

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