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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,724.54, 561,313.49 and 225,493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,724.54, 561,313.49 and 225,493.34 is: 311,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,724.54 : 561,313.49 = 225,493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,724.54/561,313.49 = 225,493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,724.54x = 561,313.49 × 225,493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,724.54x = 126,572,449,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,572,449,713.12/406,724.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,199.45

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