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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,032.08, 560,309.92 and 224,744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,032.08, 560,309.92 and 224,744.36 is: 310,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,032.08 : 560,309.92 = 224,744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,032.08/560,309.92 = 224,744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,032.08x = 560,309.92 × 224,744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,032.08x = 125,926,494,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,926,494,372.05/406,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,139.27

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