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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,237.32, 573,027.45 and 224,250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,237.32, 573,027.45 and 224,250.69 is: 309,465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,237.32 : 573,027.45 = 224,250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,237.32/573,027.45 = 224,250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,237.32x = 573,027.45 × 224,250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,237.32x = 128,501,801,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,501,801,051.44/415,237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,465.92

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