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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,268.94, 574,451.19 and 225,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,268.94, 574,451.19 and 225,282.33 is: 310,889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,268.94 : 574,451.19 = 225,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,268.94/574,451.19 = 225,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,268.94x = 574,451.19 × 225,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,268.94x = 129,413,702,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,413,702,554.47/416,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,889.64

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