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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,252.21, 575,808.03 and 226,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,252.21, 575,808.03 and 226,266.05 is: 312,247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,252.21 : 575,808.03 = 226,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,252.21/575,808.03 = 226,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,252.21x = 575,808.03 × 226,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,252.21x = 130,285,805,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,285,805,627.34/417,252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,247.13

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