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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,862.01, 565,608.47 and 228,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,862.01, 565,608.47 and 228,574.14 is: 315,431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,862.01 : 565,608.47 = 228,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,862.01/565,608.47 = 228,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,862.01x = 565,608.47 × 228,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,862.01x = 129,283,468,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,283,468,464.10/409,862.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,431.69

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