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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,956.95, 561,589.95 and 225,668.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,956.95, 561,589.95 and 225,668.31 is: 311,416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,956.95 : 561,589.95 = 225,668.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,956.95/561,589.95 = 225,668.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,956.95x = 561,589.95 × 225,668.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,956.95x = 126,733,054,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,733,054,929.48/406,956.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,416.37

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