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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,179.60, 623,213.40 and 228,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,179.60, 623,213.40 and 228,979.60 is: 342,888.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,179.60 : 623,213.40 = 228,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,179.60/623,213.40 = 228,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,179.60x = 623,213.40 × 228,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,179.60x = 142,703,155,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,703,155,046.64/416,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,888.39

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