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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,386.08, 575,992.20 and 226,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,386.08, 575,992.20 and 226,399.24 is: 312,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,386.08 : 575,992.20 = 226,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,386.08/575,992.20 = 226,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,386.08x = 575,992.20 × 226,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,386.08x = 130,404,196,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,404,196,325.93/417,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,430.63

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