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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,535.43, 578,958.09 and 228,548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,535.43, 578,958.09 and 228,548.77 is: 315,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,535.43 : 578,958.09 = 228,548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,535.43/578,958.09 = 228,548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,535.43x = 578,958.09 × 228,548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,535.43x = 132,320,159,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,320,159,351.05/419,535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,396.86

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