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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,256.82, 575,814.72 and 226,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,256.82, 575,814.72 and 226,270.16 is: 312,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,256.82 : 575,814.72 = 226,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,256.82/575,814.72 = 226,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,256.82x = 575,814.72 × 226,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,256.82x = 130,289,688,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,289,688,953.50/417,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,252.99

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