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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,725.87, 579,204.80 and 228,735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,725.87, 579,204.80 and 228,735.16 is: 315,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,725.87 : 579,204.80 = 228,735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,725.87/579,204.80 = 228,735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,725.87x = 579,204.80 × 228,735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,725.87x = 132,484,503,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,484,503,896.61/419,725.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,645.31

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