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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,308.60, 578,652.78 and 228,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,308.60, 578,652.78 and 228,325.72 is: 315,093.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,308.60 : 578,652.78 = 228,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,308.60/578,652.78 = 228,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,308.60x = 578,652.78 × 228,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,308.60x = 132,121,312,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,121,312,623.50/419,308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,093.26

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