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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,409.02, 560,848.95 and 225,123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,409.02, 560,848.95 and 225,123.73 is: 310,673.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,409.02 : 560,848.95 = 225,123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,409.02/560,848.95 = 225,123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,409.02x = 560,848.95 × 225,123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,409.02x = 126,260,407,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,260,407,590.58/406,409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,673.24

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