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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,604.53, 561,117.54 and 225,319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,604.53, 561,117.54 and 225,319.48 is: 310,942.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,604.53 : 561,117.54 = 225,319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,604.53/561,117.54 = 225,319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,604.53x = 561,117.54 × 225,319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,604.53x = 126,430,712,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,430,712,331.68/406,604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,942.70

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