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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,220.06, 582,668.64 and 231,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,220.06, 582,668.64 and 231,241.50 is: 319,115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,220.06 : 582,668.64 = 231,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,220.06/582,668.64 = 231,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,220.06x = 582,668.64 × 231,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,220.06x = 134,737,170,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,737,170,316.56/422,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,115.98

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