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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,838.46, 561,470.20 and 225,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,838.46, 561,470.20 and 225,607.20 is: 311,356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,838.46 : 561,470.20 = 225,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,838.46/561,470.20 = 225,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,838.46x = 561,470.20 × 225,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,838.46x = 126,671,719,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,671,719,705.44/406,838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,356.31

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