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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,828.89, 573,844.28 and 224,842.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,828.89, 573,844.28 and 224,842.23 is: 310,282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,828.89 : 573,844.28 = 224,842.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,828.89/573,844.28 = 224,842.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,828.89x = 573,844.28 × 224,842.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,828.89x = 129,024,426,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,024,426,463.73/415,828.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,282.50

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