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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,264.52, 579,944.82 and 229,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,264.52, 579,944.82 and 229,266.52 is: 316,376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,264.52 : 579,944.82 = 229,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,264.52/579,944.82 = 229,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,264.52x = 579,944.82 × 229,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,264.52x = 132,961,930,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,961,930,673.43/420,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,376.77

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