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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,211.78, 561,933.30 and 225,921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,211.78, 561,933.30 and 225,921.78 is: 311,761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,211.78 : 561,933.30 = 225,921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,211.78/561,933.30 = 225,921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,211.78x = 561,933.30 × 225,921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,211.78x = 126,952,971,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,952,971,377.27/407,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,761.54

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