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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,267.34, 575,823.48 and 226,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,267.34, 575,823.48 and 226,279.72 is: 312,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,267.34 : 575,823.48 = 226,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,267.34/575,823.48 = 226,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,267.34x = 575,823.48 × 226,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,267.34x = 130,297,175,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,297,175,823.83/417,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,263.06

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