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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,186.92, 560,544.90 and 222,441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,186.92, 560,544.90 and 222,441.64 is: 306,973.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,186.92 : 560,544.90 = 222,441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,186.92/560,544.90 = 222,441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,186.92x = 560,544.90 × 222,441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,186.92x = 124,688,526,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,688,526,849.64/406,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,973.27

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