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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,732.71, 561,324.74 and 225,501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,732.71, 561,324.74 and 225,501.48 is: 311,210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,732.71 : 561,324.74 = 225,501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,732.71/561,324.74 = 225,501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,732.71x = 561,324.74 × 225,501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,732.71x = 126,579,558,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,579,558,503.11/406,732.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,210.67

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