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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,055.55, 560,349.88 and 224,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,055.55, 560,349.88 and 224,763.59 is: 310,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,055.55 : 560,349.88 = 224,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,055.55/560,349.88 = 224,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,055.55x = 560,349.88 × 224,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,055.55x = 125,946,251,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,946,251,523.84/406,055.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,170.00

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