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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,249.25, 566,172.36 and 228,996.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,249.25, 566,172.36 and 228,996.45 is: 316,030.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,249.25 : 566,172.36 = 228,996.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,249.25/566,172.36 = 228,996.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,249.25x = 566,172.36 × 228,996.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,249.25x = 129,651,460,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,651,460,528.12/410,249.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,030.95

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