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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,005.24, 560,278.86 and 224,706.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,005.24, 560,278.86 and 224,706.36 is: 310,090.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,005.24 : 560,278.86 = 224,706.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,005.24/560,278.86 = 224,706.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,005.24x = 560,278.86 × 224,706.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,005.24x = 125,898,219,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,898,219,290.62/406,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,090.13

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