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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,503.60, 569,209.36 and 228,737.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,503.60, 569,209.36 and 228,737.55 is: 315,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,503.60 : 569,209.36 = 228,737.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,503.60/569,209.36 = 228,737.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,503.60x = 569,209.36 × 228,737.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,503.60x = 130,199,554,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,199,554,443.47/412,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,632.53

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