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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,140.86, 565,995.77 and 228,849.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,140.86, 565,995.77 and 228,849.49 is: 315,813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,140.86 : 565,995.77 = 228,849.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,140.86/565,995.77 = 228,849.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,140.86x = 565,995.77 × 228,849.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,140.86x = 129,527,843,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,527,843,306.66/410,140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,813.07

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