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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,265.77, 560,646.26 and 224,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,265.77, 560,646.26 and 224,977.48 is: 310,468.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,265.77 : 560,646.26 = 224,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,265.77/560,646.26 = 224,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,265.77x = 560,646.26 × 224,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,265.77x = 126,132,782,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,132,782,746.23/406,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,468.64

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