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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,255.72, 573,052.68 and 224,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,255.72, 573,052.68 and 224,269.12 is: 309,491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,255.72 : 573,052.68 = 224,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,255.72/573,052.68 = 224,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,255.72x = 573,052.68 × 224,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,255.72x = 128,518,020,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,518,020,257.24/415,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,491.27

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