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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,663.67, 583,266.69 and 231,672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,663.67, 583,266.69 and 231,672.96 is: 319,703.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,663.67 : 583,266.69 = 231,672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,663.67/583,266.69 = 231,672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,663.67x = 583,266.69 × 231,672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,663.67x = 135,127,120,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,127,120,541.70/422,663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,703.66

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