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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,800.63, 575,185.44 and 225,814.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,800.63, 575,185.44 and 225,814.03 is: 311,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,800.63 : 575,185.44 = 225,814.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,800.63/575,185.44 = 225,814.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,800.63x = 575,185.44 × 225,814.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,800.63x = 129,884,942,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,884,942,203.72/416,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,623.67

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