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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,038.09, 565,852.80 and 228,750.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,038.09, 565,852.80 and 228,750.01 is: 315,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,038.09 : 565,852.80 = 228,750.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,038.09/565,852.80 = 228,750.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,038.09x = 565,852.80 × 228,750.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,038.09x = 129,438,833,658.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,438,833,658.53/410,038.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,675.15

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