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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,284.67, 567,568.95 and 229,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,284.67, 567,568.95 and 229,994.52 is: 317,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,284.67 : 567,568.95 = 229,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,284.67/567,568.95 = 229,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,284.67x = 567,568.95 × 229,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,284.67x = 130,537,744,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,537,744,234.34/411,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,390.25

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