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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,806.34, 568,285.61 and 228,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,806.34, 568,285.61 and 228,041.26 is: 314,692.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,806.34 : 568,285.61 = 228,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,806.34/568,285.61 = 228,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,806.34x = 568,285.61 × 228,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,806.34x = 129,592,565,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,592,565,907.45/411,806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,692.99

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