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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,898.58, 582,217.95 and 228,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,898.58, 582,217.95 and 228,306.15 is: 315,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,898.58 : 582,217.95 = 228,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,898.58/582,217.95 = 228,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,898.58x = 582,217.95 × 228,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,898.58x = 132,923,938,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,923,938,625.39/421,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,061.36

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