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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,369.43, 578,725.83 and 228,386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,369.43, 578,725.83 and 228,386.01 is: 315,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,369.43 : 578,725.83 = 228,386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,369.43/578,725.83 = 228,386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,369.43x = 578,725.83 × 228,386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,369.43x = 132,172,883,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,172,883,197.64/419,369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,170.52

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