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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,158.81, 566,018.04 and 228,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,158.81, 566,018.04 and 228,868.75 is: 315,838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,158.81 : 566,018.04 = 228,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,158.81/566,018.04 = 228,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,158.81x = 566,018.04 × 228,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,158.81x = 129,543,841,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,543,841,292.25/410,158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,838.25

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