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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,687.70, 561,229.08 and 225,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,687.70, 561,229.08 and 225,411.32 is: 311,067.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,687.70 : 561,229.08 = 225,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,687.70/561,229.08 = 225,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,687.70x = 561,229.08 × 225,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,687.70x = 126,507,387,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,507,387,745.19/406,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,067.65

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