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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,801.96, 583,462.26 and 231,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,801.96, 583,462.26 and 231,814.88 is: 319,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,801.96 : 583,462.26 = 231,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,801.96/583,462.26 = 231,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,801.96x = 583,462.26 × 231,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,801.96x = 135,255,233,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,255,233,786.43/422,801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,902.10

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