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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,730.52, 561,321.72 and 225,499.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,730.52, 561,321.72 and 225,499.29 is: 311,207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,730.52 : 561,321.72 = 225,499.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,730.52/561,321.72 = 225,499.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,730.52x = 561,321.72 × 225,499.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,730.52x = 126,577,649,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,577,649,321.58/406,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,207.65

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