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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,456.50, 558,149.97 and 225,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,456.50, 558,149.97 and 225,608.50 is: 311,339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,456.50 : 558,149.97 = 225,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,456.50/558,149.97 = 225,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,456.50x = 558,149.97 × 225,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,456.50x = 125,923,377,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,923,377,506.75/404,456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,339.73

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