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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,251.24, 566,145.48 and 228,961.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,251.24, 566,145.48 and 228,961.18 is: 315,965.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,251.24 : 566,145.48 = 228,961.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,251.24/566,145.48 = 228,961.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,251.24x = 566,145.48 × 228,961.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,251.24x = 129,625,337,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,625,337,152.47/410,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,965.74

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