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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,235.71, 568,884.03 and 228,486.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,235.71, 568,884.03 and 228,486.01 is: 315,310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,235.71 : 568,884.03 = 228,486.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,235.71/568,884.03 = 228,486.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,235.71x = 568,884.03 × 228,486.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,235.71x = 129,982,042,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,982,042,167.42/412,235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,310.00

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