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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,362.16, 580,094.96 and 229,378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,362.16, 580,094.96 and 229,378.74 is: 316,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,362.16 : 580,094.96 = 229,378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,362.16/580,094.96 = 229,378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,362.16x = 580,094.96 × 229,378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,362.16x = 133,061,451,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,061,451,005.15/420,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,540.03

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