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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,737.96, 561,331.98 and 225,506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,737.96, 561,331.98 and 225,506.73 is: 311,217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,737.96 : 561,331.98 = 225,506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,737.96/561,331.98 = 225,506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,737.96x = 561,331.98 × 225,506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,737.96x = 126,584,139,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,584,139,254.23/406,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,217.91

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