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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,461.95, 560,951.95 and 225,230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,461.95, 560,951.95 and 225,230.73 is: 310,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,461.95 : 560,951.95 = 225,230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,461.95/560,951.95 = 225,230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,461.95x = 560,951.95 × 225,230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,461.95x = 126,343,617,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,343,617,193.42/406,461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,837.50

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