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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,066.88, 565,892.65 and 228,778.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,066.88, 565,892.65 and 228,778.84 is: 315,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,066.88 : 565,892.65 = 228,778.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,066.88/565,892.65 = 228,778.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,066.88x = 565,892.65 × 228,778.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,066.88x = 129,464,260,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,464,260,554.84/410,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,714.99

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