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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,802.40, 842,703.60 and 225,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,802.40, 842,703.60 and 225,004.40 is: 337,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,802.40 : 842,703.60 = 225,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,802.40/842,703.60 = 225,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,802.40x = 842,703.60 × 225,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,802.40x = 189,612,017,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,612,017,895.84/561,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,506.60

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