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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,778.66, 579,306.78 and 228,804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,778.66, 579,306.78 and 228,804.42 is: 315,756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,778.66 : 579,306.78 = 228,804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,778.66/579,306.78 = 228,804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,778.66x = 579,306.78 × 228,804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,778.66x = 132,547,951,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,547,951,799.97/419,778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,756.77

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