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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,977.22, 560,231.35 and 224,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,977.22, 560,231.35 and 224,672.20 is: 310,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,977.22 : 560,231.35 = 224,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,977.22/560,231.35 = 224,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,977.22x = 560,231.35 × 224,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,977.22x = 125,868,407,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,868,407,951.21/405,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,038.10

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