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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,218.68, 573,001.77 and 224,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,218.68, 573,001.77 and 224,232.06 is: 309,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,218.68 : 573,001.77 = 224,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,218.68/573,001.77 = 224,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,218.68x = 573,001.77 × 224,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,218.68x = 128,485,367,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,485,367,270.75/415,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,440.24

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