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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,276.91, 566,174.70 and 228,985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,276.91, 566,174.70 and 228,985.56 is: 315,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,276.91 : 566,174.70 = 228,985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,276.91/566,174.70 = 228,985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,276.91x = 566,174.70 × 228,985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,276.91x = 129,645,830,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,645,830,737.33/410,276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,995.92

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