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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,702.67, 579,189.78 and 228,716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,702.67, 579,189.78 and 228,716.10 is: 315,628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,702.67 : 579,189.78 = 228,716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,702.67/579,189.78 = 228,716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,702.67x = 579,189.78 × 228,716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,702.67x = 132,470,027,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,470,027,641.46/419,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,628.27

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