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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,872.64, 579,407.68 and 228,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,872.64, 579,407.68 and 228,881.92 is: 315,848.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,872.64 : 579,407.68 = 228,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,872.64/579,407.68 = 228,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,872.64x = 579,407.68 × 228,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,872.64x = 132,615,942,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,615,942,261.15/419,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,848.02

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