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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,679.72, 566,731.89 and 229,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,679.72, 566,731.89 and 229,394.28 is: 316,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,679.72 : 566,731.89 = 229,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,679.72/566,731.89 = 229,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,679.72x = 566,731.89 × 229,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,679.72x = 130,005,053,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,005,053,859.59/410,679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,560.69

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