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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,262.68, 575,822.64 and 226,276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,262.68, 575,822.64 and 226,276.02 is: 312,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,262.68 : 575,822.64 = 226,276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,262.68/575,822.64 = 226,276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,262.68x = 575,822.64 × 226,276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,262.68x = 130,294,855,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,294,855,205.09/417,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,260.98

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