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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,726.43, 579,205.58 and 228,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,726.43, 579,205.58 and 228,735.72 is: 315,646.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,726.43 : 579,205.58 = 228,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,726.43/579,205.58 = 228,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,726.43x = 579,205.58 × 228,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,726.43x = 132,485,007,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,485,007,255.42/419,726.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,646.09

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