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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,966.08, 583,709.56 and 231,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,966.08, 583,709.56 and 231,987.52 is: 320,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,966.08 : 583,709.56 = 231,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,966.08/583,709.56 = 231,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,966.08x = 583,709.56 × 231,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,966.08x = 135,413,333,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,413,333,224.69/422,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,151.76

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