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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,159.14, 578,439.63 and 228,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,159.14, 578,439.63 and 228,173.92 is: 314,880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,159.14 : 578,439.63 = 228,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,159.14/578,439.63 = 228,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,159.14x = 578,439.63 × 228,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,159.14x = 131,984,837,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,984,837,860.45/419,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,880.02

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