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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,839.92, 561,472.36 and 225,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,839.92, 561,472.36 and 225,608.70 is: 311,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,839.92 : 561,472.36 = 225,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,839.92/561,472.36 = 225,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,839.92x = 561,472.36 × 225,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,839.92x = 126,673,049,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,673,049,225.53/406,839.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,358.46

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