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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,845.98, 560,292.69 and 244,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,845.98, 560,292.69 and 244,741.84 is: 337,879.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,845.98 : 560,292.69 = 244,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,845.98/560,292.69 = 244,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,845.98x = 560,292.69 × 244,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,845.98x = 137,127,063,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,127,063,889.15/405,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,879.57

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