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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,931.66, 561,572.43 and 225,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,931.66, 561,572.43 and 225,651.23 is: 311,402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,931.66 : 561,572.43 = 225,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,931.66/561,572.43 = 225,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,931.66x = 561,572.43 × 225,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,931.66x = 126,719,508,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,719,508,015.43/406,931.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,402.43

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