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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,293.24, 580,002.74 and 229,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,293.24, 580,002.74 and 229,306.04 is: 316,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,293.24 : 580,002.74 = 229,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,293.24/580,002.74 = 229,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,293.24x = 580,002.74 × 229,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,293.24x = 132,998,131,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,998,131,498.55/420,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,441.28

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