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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,180.79, 560,547.02 and 224,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,180.79, 560,547.02 and 224,892.72 is: 310,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,180.79 : 560,547.02 = 224,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,180.79/560,547.02 = 224,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,180.79x = 560,547.02 × 224,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,180.79x = 126,062,943,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,062,943,312.91/406,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,361.65

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