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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,928.09, 561,567.51 and 225,647.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,928.09, 561,567.51 and 225,647.66 is: 311,397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,928.09 : 561,567.51 = 225,647.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,928.09/561,567.51 = 225,647.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,928.09x = 561,567.51 × 225,647.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,928.09x = 126,716,391,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,716,391,755.69/406,928.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,397.51

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