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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,086.93, 560,406.59 and 222,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,086.93, 560,406.59 and 222,322.42 is: 306,808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,086.93 : 560,406.59 = 222,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,086.93/560,406.59 = 222,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,086.93x = 560,406.59 × 222,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,086.93x = 124,590,947,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,590,947,180.30/406,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,808.56

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