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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,835.44, 561,466.06 and 225,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,835.44, 561,466.06 and 225,604.20 is: 311,352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,835.44 : 561,466.06 = 225,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,835.44/561,466.06 = 225,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,835.44x = 561,466.06 × 225,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,835.44x = 126,669,101,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,669,101,293.45/406,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,352.18

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