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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,285.67, 567,570.32 and 229,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,285.67, 567,570.32 and 229,995.52 is: 317,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,285.67 : 567,570.32 = 229,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,285.67/567,570.32 = 229,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,285.67x = 567,570.32 × 229,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,285.67x = 130,538,630,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,538,630,884.97/411,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,391.63

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