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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,159.31, 566,018.73 and 228,869.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,159.31, 566,018.73 and 228,869.25 is: 315,838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,159.31 : 566,018.73 = 228,869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,159.31/566,018.73 = 228,869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,159.31x = 566,018.73 × 228,869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,159.31x = 129,544,282,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,544,282,221.05/410,159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,838.94

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