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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,674.96, 573,631.32 and 224,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,674.96, 573,631.32 and 224,688.24 is: 310,069.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,674.96 : 573,631.32 = 224,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,674.96/573,631.32 = 224,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,674.96x = 573,631.32 × 224,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,674.96x = 128,888,211,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,888,211,699.68/415,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,069.70

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