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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,211.63, 572,992.04 and 224,225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,211.63, 572,992.04 and 224,225.02 is: 309,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,211.63 : 572,992.04 = 224,225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,211.63/572,992.04 = 224,225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,211.63x = 572,992.04 × 224,225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,211.63x = 128,479,151,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,479,151,628.84/415,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,430.52

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