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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,001.51, 565,801.83 and 228,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,001.51, 565,801.83 and 228,713.40 is: 315,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,001.51 : 565,801.83 = 228,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,001.51/565,801.83 = 228,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,001.51x = 565,801.83 × 228,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,001.51x = 129,406,460,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,406,460,265.52/410,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,624.35

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