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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,787.25, 566,897.97 and 229,519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,787.25, 566,897.97 and 229,519.12 is: 316,742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,787.25 : 566,897.97 = 229,519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,787.25/566,897.97 = 229,519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,787.25x = 566,897.97 × 229,519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,787.25x = 130,113,921,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,113,921,774.00/410,787.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,742.85

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