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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,604.03, 561,116.85 and 225,318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,604.03, 561,116.85 and 225,318.99 is: 310,942.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,604.03 : 561,116.85 = 225,318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,604.03/561,116.85 = 225,318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,604.03x = 561,116.85 × 225,318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,604.03x = 126,430,281,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,430,281,913.98/406,604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,942.03

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