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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,512.97, 574,788.31 and 225,525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,512.97, 574,788.31 and 225,525.90 is: 311,225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,512.97 : 574,788.31 = 225,525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,512.97/574,788.31 = 225,525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,512.97x = 574,788.31 × 225,525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,512.97x = 129,629,652,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,629,652,513.87/416,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,225.97

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