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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,647.21, 583,249.71 and 231,660.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,647.21, 583,249.71 and 231,660.19 is: 319,689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,647.21 : 583,249.71 = 231,660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,647.21/583,249.71 = 231,660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,647.21x = 583,249.71 × 231,660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,647.21x = 135,115,738,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,115,738,636.05/422,647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,689.18

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