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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,242.74, 560,614.67 and 224,954.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,242.74, 560,614.67 and 224,954.67 is: 310,437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,242.74 : 560,614.67 = 224,954.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,242.74/560,614.67 = 224,954.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,242.74x = 560,614.67 × 224,954.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,242.74x = 126,112,886,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,112,886,754.66/406,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,437.27

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