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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,185.82, 560,359.96 and 244,951.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,185.82, 560,359.96 and 244,951.27 is: 337,926.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,185.82 : 560,359.96 = 244,951.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,185.82/560,359.96 = 244,951.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,185.82x = 560,359.96 × 244,951.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,185.82x = 137,260,881,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,260,881,845.87/406,185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,926.33

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