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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,965.93, 575,413.98 and 225,979.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,965.93, 575,413.98 and 225,979.27 is: 311,851.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,965.93 : 575,413.98 = 225,979.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,965.93/575,413.98 = 225,979.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,965.93x = 575,413.98 × 225,979.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,965.93x = 130,031,628,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,031,628,862.24/416,965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,851.93

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