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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,359.37, 560,751.27 and 225,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,359.37, 560,751.27 and 225,060.44 is: 310,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,359.37 : 560,751.27 = 225,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,359.37/560,751.27 = 225,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,359.37x = 560,751.27 × 225,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,359.37x = 126,202,927,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,202,927,556.76/406,359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,569.75

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