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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,982.58, 561,637.24 and 225,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,982.58, 561,637.24 and 225,711.26 is: 311,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,982.58 : 561,637.24 = 225,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,982.58/561,637.24 = 225,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,982.58x = 561,637.24 × 225,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,982.58x = 126,767,849,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,767,849,106.62/406,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,482.25

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