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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,212.63, 572,993.42 and 224,226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,212.63, 572,993.42 and 224,226.02 is: 309,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,212.63 : 572,993.42 = 224,226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,212.63/572,993.42 = 224,226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,212.63x = 572,993.42 × 224,226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,212.63x = 128,480,034,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,480,034,052.79/415,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,431.90

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