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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,414, 558,091.32 and 225,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,414, 558,091.32 and 225,566 is: 311,281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,414 : 558,091.32 = 225,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,414/558,091.32 = 225,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,414x = 558,091.32 × 225,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,414x = 125,886,426,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,886,426,687.12/404,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,281.08

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