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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,747.79, 575,112.22 and 225,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,747.79, 575,112.22 and 225,761.94 is: 311,551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,747.79 : 575,112.22 = 225,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,747.79/575,112.22 = 225,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,747.79x = 575,112.22 × 225,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,747.79x = 129,838,449,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,838,449,940.50/416,747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,551.62

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