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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,437.06, 560,875.77 and 225,148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,437.06, 560,875.77 and 225,148.43 is: 310,700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,437.06 : 560,875.77 = 225,148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,437.06/560,875.77 = 225,148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,437.06x = 560,875.77 × 225,148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,437.06x = 126,280,296,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,280,296,236.16/406,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,700.74

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