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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,266.02, 560,640.18 and 224,974.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,266.02, 560,640.18 and 224,974.05 is: 310,460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,266.02 : 560,640.18 = 224,974.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,266.02/560,640.18 = 224,974.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,266.02x = 560,640.18 × 224,974.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,266.02x = 126,129,489,084.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,129,489,084.13/406,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,460.35

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