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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,609.72, 561,124.72 and 225,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,609.72, 561,124.72 and 225,324.70 is: 310,949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,609.72 : 561,124.72 = 225,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,609.72/561,124.72 = 225,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,609.72x = 561,124.72 × 225,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,609.72x = 126,435,259,196.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,435,259,196.58/406,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,949.92

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