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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,027.36, 572,730.02 and 226,219.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,027.36, 572,730.02 and 226,219.13 is: 312,178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,027.36 : 572,730.02 = 226,219.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,027.36/572,730.02 = 226,219.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,027.36x = 572,730.02 × 226,219.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,027.36x = 129,562,489,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,562,489,072.20/415,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,178.19

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