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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,581.69, 561,095.03 and 225,276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,581.69, 561,095.03 and 225,276.65 is: 310,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,581.69 : 561,095.03 = 225,276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,581.69/561,095.03 = 225,276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,581.69x = 561,095.03 × 225,276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,581.69x = 126,401,608,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,401,608,690.05/406,581.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,888.59

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