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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,693.81, 579,177.48 and 228,707.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,693.81, 579,177.48 and 228,707.15 is: 315,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,693.81 : 579,177.48 = 228,707.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,693.81/579,177.48 = 228,707.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,693.81x = 579,177.48 × 228,707.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,693.81x = 132,462,027,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,462,027,899.10/419,693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,615.88

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