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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,898.78, 561,517.59 and 225,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,898.78, 561,517.59 and 225,610.82 is: 311,341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,898.78 : 561,517.59 = 225,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,898.78/561,517.59 = 225,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,898.78x = 561,517.59 × 225,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,898.78x = 126,684,443,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,684,443,924.32/406,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,341.42

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