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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,631.68, 561,135.52 and 225,351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,631.68, 561,135.52 and 225,351.36 is: 310,975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,631.68 : 561,135.52 = 225,351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,631.68/561,135.52 = 225,351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,631.68x = 561,135.52 × 225,351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,631.68x = 126,452,652,576.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,452,652,576.31/406,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,975.90

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