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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,424.63, 578,812.73 and 228,438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,424.63, 578,812.73 and 228,438.05 is: 315,248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,424.63 : 578,812.73 = 228,438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,424.63/578,812.73 = 228,438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,424.63x = 578,812.73 × 228,438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,424.63x = 132,222,847,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,222,847,320.12/419,424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,248.17

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