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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,184.65, 560,552.33 and 224,896.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,184.65, 560,552.33 and 224,896.58 is: 310,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,184.65 : 560,552.33 = 224,896.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,184.65/560,552.33 = 224,896.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,184.65x = 560,552.33 × 224,896.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,184.65x = 126,066,299,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,066,299,402.17/406,184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,366.97

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