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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,255.24, 566,151 and 228,965.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,255.24, 566,151 and 228,965.18 is: 315,971.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,255.24 : 566,151 = 228,965.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,255.24/566,151 = 228,965.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,255.24x = 566,151 × 228,965.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,255.24x = 129,628,865,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,628,865,622.18/410,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,971.26

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