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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,099.43, 560,241.30 and 244,864.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,099.43, 560,241.30 and 244,864.91 is: 337,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,099.43 : 560,241.30 = 244,864.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,099.43/560,241.30 = 244,864.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,099.43x = 560,241.30 × 244,864.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,099.43x = 137,183,432,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,183,432,784.20/406,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,807.50

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