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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,804.23, 566,905.99 and 229,547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,804.23, 566,905.99 and 229,547.40 is: 316,773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,804.23 : 566,905.99 = 229,547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,804.23/566,905.99 = 229,547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,804.23x = 566,905.99 × 229,547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,804.23x = 130,131,796,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,131,796,048.93/410,804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,773.26

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