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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,080.08, 561,770.64 and 228,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,080.08, 561,770.64 and 228,232.08 is: 314,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,080.08 : 561,770.64 = 228,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,080.08/561,770.64 = 228,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,080.08x = 561,770.64 × 228,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,080.08x = 128,214,081,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,214,081,650.13/407,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,960.34

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