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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,618.32, 561,154.86 and 225,350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,618.32, 561,154.86 and 225,350.04 is: 310,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,618.32 : 561,154.86 = 225,350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,618.32/561,154.86 = 225,350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,618.32x = 561,154.86 × 225,350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,618.32x = 126,456,270,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,456,270,147.19/406,618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,995.01

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