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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,251.37, 566,145.65 and 228,961.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,251.37, 566,145.65 and 228,961.31 is: 315,965.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,251.37 : 566,145.65 = 228,961.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,251.37/566,145.65 = 228,961.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,251.37x = 566,145.65 × 228,961.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,251.37x = 129,625,447,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,625,447,416.48/410,251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,965.91

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