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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,999.88, 579,587.16 and 229,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,999.88, 579,587.16 and 229,017 is: 316,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,999.88 : 579,587.16 = 229,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,999.88/579,587.16 = 229,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,999.88x = 579,587.16 × 229,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,999.88x = 132,735,312,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,735,312,621.72/419,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,036.55

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