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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,157.81, 566,016.66 and 228,867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,157.81, 566,016.66 and 228,867.75 is: 315,836.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,157.81 : 566,016.66 = 228,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,157.81/566,016.66 = 228,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,157.81x = 566,016.66 × 228,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,157.81x = 129,542,959,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,542,959,436.72/410,157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,836.87

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