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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,533.71, 560,997.62 and 222,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,533.71, 560,997.62 and 222,771.19 is: 307,413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,533.71 : 560,997.62 = 222,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,533.71/560,997.62 = 222,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,533.71x = 560,997.62 × 222,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,533.71x = 124,974,105,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,974,105,713.61/406,533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,413.88

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