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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,676.54, 561,198.34 and 225,391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,676.54, 561,198.34 and 225,391.55 is: 311,031.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,676.54 : 561,198.34 = 225,391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,676.54/561,198.34 = 225,391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,676.54x = 561,198.34 × 225,391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,676.54x = 126,489,363,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,489,363,710.03/406,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,031.87

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