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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,867.21, 569,727.49 and 229,115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,867.21, 569,727.49 and 229,115.65 is: 316,163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,867.21 : 569,727.49 = 229,115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,867.21/569,727.49 = 229,115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,867.21x = 569,727.49 × 229,115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,867.21x = 130,533,484,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,533,484,194.22/412,867.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,163.36

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