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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,244.59, 560,610.65 and 224,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,244.59, 560,610.65 and 224,952.64 is: 310,430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,244.59 : 560,610.65 = 224,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,244.59/560,610.65 = 224,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,244.59x = 560,610.65 × 224,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,244.59x = 126,110,844,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,110,844,890.47/406,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,430.83

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