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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,853.73, 560,303.39 and 244,749.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,853.73, 560,303.39 and 244,749.59 is: 337,890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,853.73 : 560,303.39 = 244,749.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,853.73/560,303.39 = 244,749.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,853.73x = 560,303.39 × 244,749.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,853.73x = 137,134,023,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,134,023,754.36/405,853.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,890.26

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