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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,263.51, 568,958.16 and 228,547.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,263.51, 568,958.16 and 228,547.00 is: 315,414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,263.51 : 568,958.16 = 228,547.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,263.51/568,958.16 = 228,547.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,263.51x = 568,958.16 × 228,547.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,263.51x = 130,033,680,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,033,680,876.19/412,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,414.00

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