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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,674.67, 561,211.10 and 225,398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,674.67, 561,211.10 and 225,398.30 is: 311,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,674.67 : 561,211.10 = 225,398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,674.67/561,211.10 = 225,398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,674.67x = 561,211.10 × 225,398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,674.67x = 126,496,027,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,496,027,881.13/406,674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,049.68

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