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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,001.09, 578,220.44 and 228,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,001.09, 578,220.44 and 228,014.43 is: 314,659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,001.09 : 578,220.44 = 228,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,001.09/578,220.44 = 228,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,001.09x = 578,220.44 × 228,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,001.09x = 131,842,602,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,842,602,900.88/419,001.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,659.33

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