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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,040.33, 565,855.91 and 228,752.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,040.33, 565,855.91 and 228,752.27 is: 315,678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,040.33 : 565,855.91 = 228,752.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,040.33/565,855.91 = 228,752.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,040.33x = 565,855.91 × 228,752.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,040.33x = 129,440,823,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,440,823,905.42/410,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,678.27

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