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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,992.64, 578,221.90 and 228,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,992.64, 578,221.90 and 228,018.12 is: 314,671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,992.64 : 578,221.90 = 228,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,992.64/578,221.90 = 228,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,992.64x = 578,221.90 × 228,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,992.64x = 131,845,070,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,845,070,580.83/418,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,671.57

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