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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,254.03, 560,623.65 and 224,962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,254.03, 560,623.65 and 224,962.06 is: 310,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,254.03 : 560,623.65 = 224,962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,254.03/560,623.65 = 224,962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,254.03x = 560,623.65 × 224,962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,254.03x = 126,119,049,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,119,049,994.72/406,254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,443.81

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