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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,627.79, 561,139.49 and 225,339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,627.79, 561,139.49 and 225,339.35 is: 310,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,627.79 : 561,139.49 = 225,339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,627.79/561,139.49 = 225,339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,627.79x = 561,139.49 × 225,339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,627.79x = 126,446,805,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,446,805,693.58/406,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,964.50

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