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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,954.91, 565,738.63 and 228,662.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,954.91, 565,738.63 and 228,662.17 is: 315,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,954.91 : 565,738.63 = 228,662.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,954.91/565,738.63 = 228,662.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,954.91x = 565,738.63 × 228,662.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,954.91x = 129,363,020,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,363,020,802.63/409,954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,554.27

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