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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,250.99, 566,145.14 and 228,960.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,250.99, 566,145.14 and 228,960.93 is: 315,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,250.99 : 566,145.14 = 228,960.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,250.99/566,145.14 = 228,960.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,250.99x = 566,145.14 × 228,960.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,250.99x = 129,625,116,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,625,116,624.58/410,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,965.40

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