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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,135.97, 578,420.69 and 228,162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,135.97, 578,420.69 and 228,162.09 is: 314,870.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,135.97 : 578,420.69 = 228,162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,135.97/578,420.69 = 228,162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,135.97x = 578,420.69 × 228,162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,135.97x = 131,973,673,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,973,673,529.64/419,135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,870.79

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