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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,284.09, 578,622.45 and 228,307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,284.09, 578,622.45 and 228,307.96 is: 315,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,284.09 : 578,622.45 = 228,307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,284.09/578,622.45 = 228,307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,284.09x = 578,622.45 × 228,307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,284.09x = 132,104,111,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,104,111,169.70/419,284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,070.65

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