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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,187.47, 560,499.79 and 224,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,187.47, 560,499.79 and 224,892.76 is: 310,330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,187.47 : 560,499.79 = 224,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,187.47/560,499.79 = 224,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,187.47x = 560,499.79 × 224,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,187.47x = 126,052,344,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,052,344,752.52/406,187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,330.46

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