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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,960.92, 561,639.74 and 225,731.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,960.92, 561,639.74 and 225,731.41 is: 311,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,960.92 : 561,639.74 = 225,731.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,960.92/561,639.74 = 225,731.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,960.92x = 561,639.74 × 225,731.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,960.92x = 126,779,727,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,779,727,889.48/406,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,528.02

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