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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,186.37, 566,057.31 and 226,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,186.37, 566,057.31 and 226,425.06 is: 312,466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,186.37 : 566,057.31 = 226,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,186.37/566,057.31 = 226,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,186.37x = 566,057.31 × 226,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,186.37x = 128,169,560,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,169,560,380.19/410,186.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,466.65

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