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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,575.57, 576,255.82 and 226,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,575.57, 576,255.82 and 226,588.96 is: 312,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,575.57 : 576,255.82 = 226,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,575.57/576,255.82 = 226,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,575.57x = 576,255.82 × 226,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,575.57x = 130,573,205,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,573,205,095.36/417,575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,693.60

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