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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,937.78, 561,571.86 and 225,676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,937.78, 561,571.86 and 225,676.50 is: 311,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,937.78 : 561,571.86 = 225,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,937.78/561,571.86 = 225,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,937.78x = 561,571.86 × 225,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,937.78x = 126,733,571,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,733,571,863.29/406,937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,432.31

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