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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,292.92, 580,003.44 and 229,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,292.92, 580,003.44 and 229,306.44 is: 316,442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,292.92 : 580,003.44 = 229,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,292.92/580,003.44 = 229,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,292.92x = 580,003.44 × 229,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,292.92x = 132,998,524,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,998,524,014.15/420,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,442.46

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