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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,248.58, 575,803.04 and 226,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,248.58, 575,803.04 and 226,262.12 is: 312,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,248.58 : 575,803.04 = 226,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,248.58/575,803.04 = 226,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,248.58x = 575,803.04 × 226,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,248.58x = 130,282,415,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,282,415,401.53/417,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,241.72

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