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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,435.22, 573,299.88 and 224,448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,435.22, 573,299.88 and 224,448.02 is: 309,737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,435.22 : 573,299.88 = 224,448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,435.22/573,299.88 = 224,448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,435.22x = 573,299.88 × 224,448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,435.22x = 128,676,022,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,676,022,932.24/415,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,737.88

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