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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,016.71, 575,483.67 and 226,030.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,016.71, 575,483.67 and 226,030.05 is: 311,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,016.71 : 575,483.67 = 226,030.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,016.71/575,483.67 = 226,030.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,016.71x = 575,483.67 × 226,030.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,016.71x = 130,076,602,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,076,602,704.28/417,016.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,921.80

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