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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,241.17, 575,792.28 and 226,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,241.17, 575,792.28 and 226,254.24 is: 312,230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,241.17 : 575,792.28 = 226,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,241.17/575,792.28 = 226,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,241.17x = 575,792.28 × 226,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,241.17x = 130,275,444,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,275,444,709.27/417,241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,230.56

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