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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,920.56, 579,133.85 and 354,828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,920.56, 579,133.85 and 354,828.28 is: 489,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,920.56 : 579,133.85 = 354,828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,920.56/579,133.85 = 354,828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,920.56x = 579,133.85 × 354,828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,920.56x = 205,493,067,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,493,067,885.28/419,920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,361.77

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