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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,865.67, 565,627.91 and 228,585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,865.67, 565,627.91 and 228,585.24 is: 315,455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,865.67 : 565,627.91 = 228,585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,865.67/565,627.91 = 228,585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,865.67x = 565,627.91 × 228,585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,865.67x = 129,294,191,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,294,191,700.91/409,865.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,455.04

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