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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,265.33, 560,645.66 and 224,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,265.33, 560,645.66 and 224,977.04 is: 310,468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,265.33 : 560,645.66 = 224,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,265.33/560,645.66 = 224,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,265.33x = 560,645.66 × 224,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,265.33x = 126,132,402,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,132,402,825.42/406,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,468.04

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