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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,619.37, 561,136.05 and 225,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,619.37, 561,136.05 and 225,334.29 is: 310,962.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,619.37 : 561,136.05 = 225,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,619.37/561,136.05 = 225,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,619.37x = 561,136.05 × 225,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,619.37x = 126,443,193,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,443,193,420.16/406,619.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,962.05

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