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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,003.11, 560,277.50 and 224,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,003.11, 560,277.50 and 224,711.18 is: 310,097.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,003.11 : 560,277.50 = 224,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,003.11/560,277.50 = 224,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,003.11x = 560,277.50 × 224,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,003.11x = 125,900,614,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,900,614,227.51/406,003.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,097.66

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