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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,968.67, 561,589.36 and 225,673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,968.67, 561,589.36 and 225,673.93 is: 311,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,968.67 : 561,589.36 = 225,673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,968.67/561,589.36 = 225,673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,968.67x = 561,589.36 × 225,673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,968.67x = 126,736,077,917.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,736,077,917.39/406,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,414.83

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