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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,726.62, 579,205.84 and 228,735.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,726.62, 579,205.84 and 228,735.91 is: 315,646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,726.62 : 579,205.84 = 228,735.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,726.62/579,205.84 = 228,735.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,726.62x = 579,205.84 × 228,735.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,726.62x = 132,485,175,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,485,175,470.76/419,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,646.35

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