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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,338.62, 578,667.24 and 228,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,338.62, 578,667.24 and 228,350.88 is: 315,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,338.62 : 578,667.24 = 228,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,338.62/578,667.24 = 228,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,338.62x = 578,667.24 × 228,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,338.62x = 132,139,173,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,139,173,481.17/419,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,113.29

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