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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,254.89, 560,624.83 and 224,962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,254.89, 560,624.83 and 224,962.92 is: 310,445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,254.89 : 560,624.83 = 224,962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,254.89/560,624.83 = 224,962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,254.89x = 560,624.83 × 224,962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,254.89x = 126,119,798,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,119,798,218.90/406,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,445.00

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