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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,647.08, 574,972.74 and 225,660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,647.08, 574,972.74 and 225,660.42 is: 311,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,647.08 : 574,972.74 = 225,660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,647.08/574,972.74 = 225,660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,647.08x = 574,972.74 × 225,660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,647.08x = 129,748,589,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,748,589,996.95/416,647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,411.25

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