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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,618.71, 561,146.12 and 225,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,618.71, 561,146.12 and 225,313.68 is: 310,939.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,618.71 : 561,146.12 = 225,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,618.71/561,146.12 = 225,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,618.71x = 561,146.12 × 225,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,618.71x = 126,433,897,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,433,897,314.92/406,618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,939.69

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