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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,901.54, 579,452.56 and 228,914.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,901.54, 579,452.56 and 228,914.88 is: 315,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,901.54 : 579,452.56 = 228,914.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,901.54/579,452.56 = 228,914.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,901.54x = 579,452.56 × 228,914.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,901.54x = 132,645,313,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,645,313,238.09/419,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,896.23

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