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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,216.93, 566,127.78 and 228,964.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,216.93, 566,127.78 and 228,964.22 is: 315,986.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,216.93 : 566,127.78 = 228,964.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,216.93/566,127.78 = 228,964.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,216.93x = 566,127.78 × 228,964.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,216.93x = 129,623,005,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,623,005,568.03/410,216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,986.48

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