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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,342.53, 573,172.97 and 224,356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,342.53, 573,172.97 and 224,356.01 is: 309,611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,342.53 : 573,172.97 = 224,356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,342.53/573,172.97 = 224,356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,342.53x = 573,172.97 × 224,356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,342.53x = 128,594,796,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,594,796,601.41/415,342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,611.43

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