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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,216.33, 572,998.53 and 224,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,216.33, 572,998.53 and 224,229.71 is: 309,436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,216.33 : 572,998.53 = 224,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,216.33/572,998.53 = 224,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,216.33x = 572,998.53 × 224,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,216.33x = 128,483,292,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,483,292,188.20/415,216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,436.99

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