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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,216.96, 572,999.40 and 224,230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,216.96, 572,999.40 and 224,230.33 is: 309,437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,216.96 : 572,999.40 = 224,230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,216.96/572,999.40 = 224,230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,216.96x = 572,999.40 × 224,230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,216.96x = 128,483,844,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,483,844,551.80/415,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,437.85

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