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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,525.07, 561,009.06 and 225,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,525.07, 561,009.06 and 225,239.84 is: 310,833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,525.07 : 561,009.06 = 225,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,525.07/561,009.06 = 225,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,525.07x = 561,009.06 × 225,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,525.07x = 126,361,590,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,361,590,912.95/406,525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,833.45

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