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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,234.34, 566,151.82 and 228,981.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,234.34, 566,151.82 and 228,981.62 is: 316,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,234.34 : 566,151.82 = 228,981.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,234.34/566,151.82 = 228,981.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,234.34x = 566,151.82 × 228,981.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,234.34x = 129,638,360,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,638,360,909.55/410,234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,010.50

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