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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,046.38, 560,348.94 and 224,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,046.38, 560,348.94 and 224,775.04 is: 310,192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,046.38 : 560,348.94 = 224,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,046.38/560,348.94 = 224,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,046.38x = 560,348.94 × 224,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,046.38x = 125,952,455,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,952,455,402.46/406,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,192.29

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