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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,687.52, 566,742.76 and 229,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,687.52, 566,742.76 and 229,402.16 is: 316,571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,687.52 : 566,742.76 = 229,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,687.52/566,742.76 = 229,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,687.52x = 566,742.76 × 229,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,687.52x = 130,012,013,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,012,013,308.36/410,687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,571.62

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