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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,716.39, 561,302.21 and 225,485.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,716.39, 561,302.21 and 225,485.17 is: 311,188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,716.39 : 561,302.21 = 225,485.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,716.39/561,302.21 = 225,485.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,716.39x = 561,302.21 × 225,485.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,716.39x = 126,565,322,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,565,322,135.33/406,716.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,188.15

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