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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,836.91, 568,307.14 and 228,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,836.91, 568,307.14 and 228,062.28 is: 314,710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,836.91 : 568,307.14 = 228,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,836.91/568,307.14 = 228,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,836.91x = 568,307.14 × 228,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,836.91x = 129,609,423,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,609,423,649.68/411,836.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,710.56

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