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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,990.13, 578,218.44 and 228,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,990.13, 578,218.44 and 228,015.62 is: 314,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,990.13 : 578,218.44 = 228,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,990.13/578,218.44 = 228,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,990.13x = 578,218.44 × 228,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,990.13x = 131,842,836,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,842,836,092.03/418,990.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,668.12

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