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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,237.19, 560,606.96 and 224,949.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,237.19, 560,606.96 and 224,949.11 is: 310,429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,237.19 : 560,606.96 = 224,949.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,237.19/560,606.96 = 224,949.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,237.19x = 560,606.96 × 224,949.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,237.19x = 126,108,034,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,108,034,471.14/406,237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,429.57

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