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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,002.49, 560,284.55 and 224,726.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,002.49, 560,284.55 and 224,726.92 is: 310,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,002.49 : 560,284.55 = 224,726.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,002.49/560,284.55 = 224,726.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,002.49x = 560,284.55 × 224,726.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,002.49x = 125,911,021,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,911,021,245.09/406,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,123.77

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