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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,626.44, 579,090.96 and 228,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,626.44, 579,090.96 and 228,639.60 is: 315,526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,626.44 : 579,090.96 = 228,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,626.44/579,090.96 = 228,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,626.44x = 579,090.96 × 228,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,626.44x = 132,403,125,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,403,125,458.02/419,626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,526.17

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