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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,123.26, 565,971.66 and 228,842.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,123.26, 565,971.66 and 228,842.83 is: 315,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,123.26 : 565,971.66 = 228,842.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,123.26/565,971.66 = 228,842.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,123.26x = 565,971.66 × 228,842.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,123.26x = 129,518,554,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,518,554,959.27/410,123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,803.98

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