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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,193.51, 578,469.65 and 228,207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,193.51, 578,469.65 and 228,207.06 is: 314,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,193.51 : 578,469.65 = 228,207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,193.51/578,469.65 = 228,207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,193.51x = 578,469.65 × 228,207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,193.51x = 132,010,856,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,010,856,984.69/419,193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,916.27

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