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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,240.88, 578,533.36 and 228,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,240.88, 578,533.36 and 228,253.92 is: 314,980.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,240.88 : 578,533.36 = 228,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,240.88/578,533.36 = 228,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,240.88x = 578,533.36 × 228,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,240.88x = 132,052,507,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,052,507,270.77/419,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,980.04

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