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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,926.34, 567,079.12 and 229,638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,926.34, 567,079.12 and 229,638.27 is: 316,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,926.34 : 567,079.12 = 229,638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,926.34/567,079.12 = 229,638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,926.34x = 567,079.12 × 229,638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,926.34x = 130,223,070,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,223,070,483.52/410,926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,901.25

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