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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,580.69, 561,093.65 and 225,275.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,580.69, 561,093.65 and 225,275.65 is: 310,887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,580.69 : 561,093.65 = 225,275.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,580.69/561,093.65 = 225,275.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,580.69x = 561,093.65 × 225,275.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,580.69x = 126,400,736,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,400,736,714.62/406,580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,887.21

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