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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,946.97, 574,006.79 and 224,960.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,946.97, 574,006.79 and 224,960.36 is: 310,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,946.97 : 574,006.79 = 224,960.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,946.97/574,006.79 = 224,960.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,946.97x = 574,006.79 × 224,960.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,946.97x = 129,128,771,813.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,128,771,813.21/415,946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,445.28

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