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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,282.57, 570,348.89 and 229,521.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,282.57, 570,348.89 and 229,521.98 is: 316,750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,282.57 : 570,348.89 = 229,521.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,282.57/570,348.89 = 229,521.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,282.57x = 570,348.89 × 229,521.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,282.57x = 130,907,602,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,907,602,524.25/413,282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,750.85

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