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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,774.64, 579,272.04 and 228,783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,774.64, 579,272.04 and 228,783.92 is: 315,712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,774.64 : 579,272.04 = 228,783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,774.64/579,272.04 = 228,783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,774.64x = 579,272.04 × 228,783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,774.64x = 132,528,128,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,528,128,057.60/419,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,712.56

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