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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,601.03, 561,112.71 and 225,315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,601.03, 561,112.71 and 225,315.98 is: 310,937.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,601.03 : 561,112.71 = 225,315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,601.03/561,112.71 = 225,315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,601.03x = 561,112.71 × 225,315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,601.03x = 126,427,661,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,427,661,546.89/406,601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,937.88

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