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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,239.68, 582,690.96 and 231,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,239.68, 582,690.96 and 231,265.08 is: 319,145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,239.68 : 582,690.96 = 231,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,239.68/582,690.96 = 231,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,239.68x = 582,690.96 × 231,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,239.68x = 134,756,071,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,756,071,479.68/422,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,145.92

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