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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,571.12, 574,868.61 and 225,584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,571.12, 574,868.61 and 225,584.73 is: 311,307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,571.12 : 574,868.61 = 225,584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,571.12/574,868.61 = 225,584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,571.12x = 574,868.61 × 225,584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,571.12x = 129,681,580,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,681,580,172.33/416,571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,307.18

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