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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,711.70, 579,202.20 and 228,725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,711.70, 579,202.20 and 228,725.10 is: 315,640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,711.70 : 579,202.20 = 228,725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,711.70/579,202.20 = 228,725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,711.70x = 579,202.20 × 228,725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,711.70x = 132,478,081,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,478,081,115.22/419,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,640.67

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