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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,604.28, 561,117.20 and 225,319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,604.28, 561,117.20 and 225,319.23 is: 310,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,604.28 : 561,117.20 = 225,319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,604.28/561,117.20 = 225,319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,604.28x = 561,117.20 × 225,319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,604.28x = 126,430,495,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,430,495,443.76/406,604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,942.36

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