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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,266.02, 579,946.89 and 229,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,266.02, 579,946.89 and 229,268.02 is: 316,378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,266.02 : 579,946.89 = 229,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,266.02/579,946.89 = 229,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,266.02x = 579,946.89 × 229,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,266.02x = 132,963,275,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,963,275,175.46/420,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,378.84

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