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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,667.39, 561,200.94 and 225,406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,667.39, 561,200.94 and 225,406.53 is: 311,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,667.39 : 561,200.94 = 225,406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,667.39/561,200.94 = 225,406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,667.39x = 561,200.94 × 225,406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,667.39x = 126,498,356,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,498,356,518.14/406,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,060.98

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