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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,375.98, 569,050.11 and 228,612.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,375.98, 569,050.11 and 228,612.73 is: 315,469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,375.98 : 569,050.11 = 228,612.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,375.98/569,050.11 = 228,612.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,375.98x = 569,050.11 × 228,612.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,375.98x = 130,092,099,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,092,099,153.90/412,375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,469.63

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