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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,126.33, 565,974.19 and 228,838.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,126.33, 565,974.19 and 228,838.21 is: 315,796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,126.33 : 565,974.19 = 228,838.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,126.33/565,974.19 = 228,838.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,126.33x = 565,974.19 × 228,838.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,126.33x = 129,516,517,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,516,517,731.74/410,126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,796.65

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