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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,183.57, 560,356.85 and 244,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,183.57, 560,356.85 and 244,949.02 is: 337,923.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,183.57 : 560,356.85 = 244,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,183.57/560,356.85 = 244,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,183.57x = 560,356.85 × 244,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,183.57x = 137,258,860,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,258,860,469.27/406,183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,923.22

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