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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,028.36, 572,731.40 and 226,220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,028.36, 572,731.40 and 226,220.13 is: 312,179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,028.36 : 572,731.40 = 226,220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,028.36/572,731.40 = 226,220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,028.36x = 572,731.40 × 226,220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,028.36x = 129,563,371,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,563,371,763.08/415,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,179.56

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