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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,827.72, 566,885.88 and 229,517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,827.72, 566,885.88 and 229,517.16 is: 316,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,827.72 : 566,885.88 = 229,517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,827.72/566,885.88 = 229,517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,827.72x = 566,885.88 × 229,517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,827.72x = 130,110,037,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,110,037,221.70/410,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,702.19

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