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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,719.39, 561,306.35 and 225,488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,719.39, 561,306.35 and 225,488.18 is: 311,192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,719.39 : 561,306.35 = 225,488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,719.39/561,306.35 = 225,488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,719.39x = 561,306.35 × 225,488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,719.39x = 126,567,943,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,567,943,349.97/406,719.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,192.30

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