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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,544.52, 561,015.27 and 225,259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,544.52, 561,015.27 and 225,259.14 is: 310,848.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,544.52 : 561,015.27 = 225,259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,544.52/561,015.27 = 225,259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,544.52x = 561,015.27 × 225,259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,544.52x = 126,373,817,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,373,817,247.07/406,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,848.66

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