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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,457.54, 560,905.50 and 225,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,457.54, 560,905.50 and 225,169.16 is: 310,730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,457.54 : 560,905.50 = 225,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,457.54/560,905.50 = 225,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,457.54x = 560,905.50 × 225,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,457.54x = 126,298,620,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,298,620,274.38/406,457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,730.17

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