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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,807.96, 565,536.79 and 228,519.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,807.96, 565,536.79 and 228,519.33 is: 315,357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,807.96 : 565,536.79 = 228,519.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,807.96/565,536.79 = 228,519.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,807.96x = 565,536.79 × 228,519.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,807.96x = 129,236,085,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,236,085,220.62/409,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,357.68

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