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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,209.19, 572,988.68 and 224,222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,209.19, 572,988.68 and 224,222.58 is: 309,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,209.19 : 572,988.68 = 224,222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,209.19/572,988.68 = 224,222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,209.19x = 572,988.68 × 224,222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,209.19x = 128,477,001,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,477,001,121.37/415,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,427.16

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