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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,298.93, 578,635.25 and 228,313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,298.93, 578,635.25 and 228,313.08 is: 315,073.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,298.93 : 578,635.25 = 228,313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,298.93/578,635.25 = 228,313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,298.93x = 578,635.25 × 228,313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,298.93x = 132,109,994,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,109,994,982.51/419,298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,073.53

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