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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,970.08, 561,603.12 and 225,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,970.08, 561,603.12 and 225,689.44 is: 311,442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,970.08 : 561,603.12 = 225,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,970.08/561,603.12 = 225,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,970.08x = 561,603.12 × 225,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,970.08x = 126,747,893,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,747,893,655.05/406,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,442.78

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