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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,209.63, 572,989.28 and 224,223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,209.63, 572,989.28 and 224,223.02 is: 309,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,209.63 : 572,989.28 = 224,223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,209.63/572,989.28 = 224,223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,209.63x = 572,989.28 × 224,223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,209.63x = 128,477,386,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,477,386,789.23/415,209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,427.76

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