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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,233.13, 560,594.85 and 224,941.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,233.13, 560,594.85 and 224,941.17 is: 310,415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,233.13 : 560,594.85 = 224,941.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,233.13/560,594.85 = 224,941.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,233.13x = 560,594.85 × 224,941.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,233.13x = 126,100,861,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,100,861,454.98/406,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,415.01

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