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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,405.54, 578,786.24 and 228,418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,405.54, 578,786.24 and 228,418.78 is: 315,221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,405.54 : 578,786.24 = 228,418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,405.54/578,786.24 = 228,418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,405.54x = 578,786.24 × 228,418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,405.54x = 132,205,646,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,205,646,821.59/419,405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,221.51

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