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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,580.21, 576,262.25 and 226,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,580.21, 576,262.25 and 226,593.59 is: 312,699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,580.21 : 576,262.25 = 226,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,580.21/576,262.25 = 226,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,580.21x = 576,262.25 × 226,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,580.21x = 130,577,328,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,577,328,844.42/417,580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,699.99

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