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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,017.16, 575,484.70 and 226,030.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,017.16, 575,484.70 and 226,030.36 is: 311,922.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,017.16 : 575,484.70 = 226,030.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,017.16/575,484.70 = 226,030.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,017.16x = 575,484.70 × 226,030.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,017.16x = 130,077,013,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,077,013,915.49/417,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,922.45

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