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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,973, 558,862.74 and 226,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,973, 558,862.74 and 226,125 is: 312,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,973 : 558,862.74 = 226,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,973/558,862.74 = 226,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,973x = 558,862.74 × 226,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,973x = 126,372,837,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,372,837,082.50/404,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,052.50

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