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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,668.39, 561,202.32 and 225,407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,668.39, 561,202.32 and 225,407.53 is: 311,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,668.39 : 561,202.32 = 225,407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,668.39/561,202.32 = 225,407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,668.39x = 561,202.32 × 225,407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,668.39x = 126,499,228,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,499,228,781.47/406,668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,062.36

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