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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,998.84, 578,217.33 and 228,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,998.84, 578,217.33 and 228,012.18 is: 314,656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,998.84 : 578,217.33 = 228,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,998.84/578,217.33 = 228,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,998.84x = 578,217.33 × 228,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,998.84x = 131,840,593,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,840,593,927.08/418,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,656.23

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