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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,778.78, 579,306.86 and 228,804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,778.78, 579,306.86 and 228,804.54 is: 315,756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,778.78 : 579,306.86 = 228,804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,778.78/579,306.86 = 228,804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,778.78x = 579,306.86 × 228,804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,778.78x = 132,548,039,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,548,039,621.14/419,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,756.88

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