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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,717.39, 561,303.59 and 225,486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,717.39, 561,303.59 and 225,486.17 is: 311,189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,717.39 : 561,303.59 = 225,486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,717.39/561,303.59 = 225,486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,717.39x = 561,303.59 × 225,486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,717.39x = 126,566,196,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,566,196,716.35/406,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,189.54

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