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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,582.06, 561,095.54 and 225,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,582.06, 561,095.54 and 225,277.03 is: 310,889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,582.06 : 561,095.54 = 225,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,582.06/561,095.54 = 225,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,582.06x = 561,095.54 × 225,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,582.06x = 126,401,936,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,401,936,797.45/406,582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,889.11

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