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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,424.13, 578,812.04 and 228,437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,424.13, 578,812.04 and 228,437.54 is: 315,247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,424.13 : 578,812.04 = 228,437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,424.13/578,812.04 = 228,437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,424.13x = 578,812.04 × 228,437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,424.13x = 132,222,398,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,222,398,539.98/419,424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,247.48

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