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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,991.25, 561,647.93 and 225,730.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,991.25, 561,647.93 and 225,730.94 is: 311,508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,991.25 : 561,647.93 = 225,730.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,991.25/561,647.93 = 225,730.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,991.25x = 561,647.93 × 225,730.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,991.25x = 126,781,311,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,781,311,251.06/406,991.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,508.69

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