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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,737.53, 579,223.13 and 228,747.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,737.53, 579,223.13 and 228,747.09 is: 315,662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,737.53 : 579,223.13 = 228,747.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,737.53/579,223.13 = 228,747.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,737.53x = 579,223.13 × 228,747.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,737.53x = 132,495,604,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,495,604,304.46/419,737.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,662.99

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