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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,954.76, 580,919.61 and 229,971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,954.76, 580,919.61 and 229,971.34 is: 317,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,954.76 : 580,919.61 = 229,971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,954.76/580,919.61 = 229,971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,954.76x = 580,919.61 × 229,971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,954.76x = 133,594,861,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,594,861,143.98/420,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,361.56

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