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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,251.38, 574,427.92 and 225,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,251.38, 574,427.92 and 225,266.16 is: 310,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,251.38 : 574,427.92 = 225,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,251.38/574,427.92 = 225,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,251.38x = 574,427.92 × 225,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,251.38x = 129,399,171,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,399,171,735.19/416,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,867.85

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