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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,272.22, 582,746.99 and 238,496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,272.22, 582,746.99 and 238,496.05 is: 329,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,272.22 : 582,746.99 = 238,496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,272.22/582,746.99 = 238,496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,272.22x = 582,746.99 × 238,496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,272.22x = 138,982,852,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,982,852,615.04/422,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,130.94

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