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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,227.27, 573,013.61 and 224,240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,227.27, 573,013.61 and 224,240.64 is: 309,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,227.27 : 573,013.61 = 224,240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,227.27/573,013.61 = 224,240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,227.27x = 573,013.61 × 224,240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,227.27x = 128,492,941,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,492,941,764.96/415,227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,452.08

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