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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,056.26, 560,362.58 and 224,784.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,056.26, 560,362.58 and 224,784.95 is: 310,205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,056.26 : 560,362.58 = 224,784.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,056.26/560,362.58 = 224,784.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,056.26x = 560,362.58 × 224,784.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,056.26x = 125,961,070,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,961,070,601.43/406,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,205.96

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