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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,390.08, 575,997.72 and 226,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,390.08, 575,997.72 and 226,403.24 is: 312,436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,390.08 : 575,997.72 = 226,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,390.08/575,997.72 = 226,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,390.08x = 575,997.72 × 226,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,390.08x = 130,407,750,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,407,750,040.61/417,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,436.15

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