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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,411.67, 578,794.71 and 228,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,411.67, 578,794.71 and 228,424.92 is: 315,229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,411.67 : 578,794.71 = 228,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,411.67/578,794.71 = 228,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,411.67x = 578,794.71 × 228,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,411.67x = 132,211,135,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,211,135,328.17/419,411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,229.99

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