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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,216.68, 572,999.01 and 224,230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,216.68, 572,999.01 and 224,230.05 is: 309,437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,216.68 : 572,999.01 = 224,230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,216.68/572,999.01 = 224,230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,216.68x = 572,999.01 × 224,230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,216.68x = 128,483,596,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,483,596,662.25/415,216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,437.46

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