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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,998.97, 568,558.51 and 228,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,998.97, 568,558.51 and 228,249.50 is: 314,984.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,998.97 : 568,558.51 = 228,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,998.97/568,558.51 = 228,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,998.97x = 568,558.51 × 228,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,998.97x = 129,773,192,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,773,192,214.83/411,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,984.26

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