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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,173.83, 609,388.19 and 244,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,173.83, 609,388.19 and 244,254.24 is: 366,458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,173.83 : 609,388.19 = 244,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,173.83/609,388.19 = 244,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,173.83x = 609,388.19 × 244,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,173.83x = 148,845,650,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,845,650,282.04/406,173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,458.00

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