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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,657.79, 561,187.77 and 225,396.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,657.79, 561,187.77 and 225,396.97 is: 311,047.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,657.79 : 561,187.77 = 225,396.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,657.79/561,187.77 = 225,396.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,657.79x = 561,187.77 × 225,396.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,657.79x = 126,490,020,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,490,020,710.85/406,657.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,047.83

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