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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,033.39, 575,507.31 and 226,047.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,033.39, 575,507.31 and 226,047.54 is: 311,946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,033.39 : 575,507.31 = 226,047.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,033.39/575,507.31 = 226,047.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,033.39x = 575,507.31 × 226,047.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,033.39x = 130,092,011,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,092,011,677.52/417,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,946.27

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