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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,544.93, 569,301.75 and 228,782.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,544.93, 569,301.75 and 228,782.43 is: 315,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,544.93 : 569,301.75 = 228,782.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,544.93/569,301.75 = 228,782.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,544.93x = 569,301.75 × 228,782.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,544.93x = 130,246,237,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,246,237,768.25/412,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,714.07

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