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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,679.16, 579,163.86 and 228,692.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,679.16, 579,163.86 and 228,692.44 is: 315,599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,679.16 : 579,163.86 = 228,692.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,679.16/579,163.86 = 228,692.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,679.16x = 579,163.86 × 228,692.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,679.16x = 132,450,396,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,450,396,303.22/419,679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,599.17

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