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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,718.39, 561,304.97 and 225,487.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,718.39, 561,304.97 and 225,487.17 is: 311,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,718.39 : 561,304.97 = 225,487.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,718.39/561,304.97 = 225,487.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,718.39x = 561,304.97 × 225,487.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,718.39x = 126,567,069,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,567,069,192.24/406,718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,190.92

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