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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,185.37, 566,055.93 and 226,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,185.37, 566,055.93 and 226,424.06 is: 312,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,185.37 : 566,055.93 = 226,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,185.37/566,055.93 = 226,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,185.37x = 566,055.93 × 226,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,185.37x = 128,168,680,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,168,680,725.56/410,185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,465.27

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