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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,254.63, 574,432.10 and 225,268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,254.63, 574,432.10 and 225,268.17 is: 310,870.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,254.63 : 574,432.10 = 225,268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,254.63/574,432.10 = 225,268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,254.63x = 574,432.10 × 225,268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,254.63x = 129,401,267,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,401,267,956.26/416,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,870.46

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