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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,865.21, 569,724.73 and 229,113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,865.21, 569,724.73 and 229,113.65 is: 316,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,865.21 : 569,724.73 = 229,113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,865.21/569,724.73 = 229,113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,865.21x = 569,724.73 × 229,113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,865.21x = 130,531,713,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,531,713,237.09/412,865.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,160.60

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