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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,230.64, 579,917.44 and 229,243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,230.64, 579,917.44 and 229,243.96 is: 316,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,230.64 : 579,917.44 = 229,243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,230.64/579,917.44 = 229,243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,230.64x = 579,917.44 × 229,243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,230.64x = 132,942,570,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,942,570,418.66/420,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,356.20

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