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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,217.43, 566,128.47 and 228,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,217.43, 566,128.47 and 228,964.72 is: 315,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,217.43 : 566,128.47 = 228,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,217.43/566,128.47 = 228,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,217.43x = 566,128.47 × 228,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,217.43x = 129,623,446,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,623,446,617.58/410,217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,987.17

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