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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,192.02, 578,466.84 and 228,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,192.02, 578,466.84 and 228,206.08 is: 314,914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,192.02 : 578,466.84 = 228,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,192.02/578,466.84 = 228,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,192.02x = 578,466.84 × 228,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,192.02x = 132,009,649,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,009,649,966.39/419,192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,914.51

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