Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,164.20, 578,446.64 and 228,179
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419,164.20, 578,446.64 and 228,179 is: 314,887.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,164.20 : 578,446.64 = 228,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,164.20/578,446.64 = 228,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,164.20x = 578,446.64 × 228,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,164.20x = 131,989,375,868.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,989,375,868.56/419,164.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,887.04
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