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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,216.74, 572,999.10 and 224,230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,216.74, 572,999.10 and 224,230.11 is: 309,437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,216.74 : 572,999.10 = 224,230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,216.74/572,999.10 = 224,230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,216.74x = 572,999.10 × 224,230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,216.74x = 128,483,650,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,483,650,101.75/415,216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,437.55

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