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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,234.01, 560,596.08 and 224,942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,234.01, 560,596.08 and 224,942.04 is: 310,416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,234.01 : 560,596.08 = 224,942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,234.01/560,596.08 = 224,942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,234.01x = 560,596.08 × 224,942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,234.01x = 126,101,623,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,101,623,325.00/406,234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,416.22

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