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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,944.23, 574,003.03 and 224,957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,944.23, 574,003.03 and 224,957.62 is: 310,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,944.23 : 574,003.03 = 224,957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,944.23/574,003.03 = 224,957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,944.23x = 574,003.03 × 224,957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,944.23x = 129,126,355,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,126,355,501.59/415,944.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,441.51

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