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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,655.11, 561,184.04 and 225,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,655.11, 561,184.04 and 225,394.28 is: 311,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,655.11 : 561,184.04 = 225,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,655.11/561,184.04 = 225,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,655.11x = 561,184.04 × 225,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,655.11x = 126,487,672,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,487,672,643.29/406,655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,044.10

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