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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,702.17, 575,048.46 and 225,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,702.17, 575,048.46 and 225,716.32 is: 311,488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,702.17 : 575,048.46 = 225,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,702.17/575,048.46 = 225,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,702.17x = 575,048.46 × 225,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,702.17x = 129,797,822,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,797,822,212.87/416,702.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,488.23

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