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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,968.81, 565,757.82 and 228,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,968.81, 565,757.82 and 228,676.08 is: 315,573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,968.81 : 565,757.82 = 228,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,968.81/565,757.82 = 228,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,968.81x = 565,757.82 × 228,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,968.81x = 129,375,280,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,375,280,506.95/409,968.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,573.47

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