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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,912.44, 561,572.94 and 225,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,912.44, 561,572.94 and 225,682.74 is: 311,460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,912.44 : 561,572.94 = 225,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,912.44/561,572.94 = 225,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,912.44x = 561,572.94 × 225,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,912.44x = 126,737,319,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,737,319,809.06/406,912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,460.91

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