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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,186.69, 560,361.17 and 244,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,186.69, 560,361.17 and 244,952.14 is: 337,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,186.69 : 560,361.17 = 244,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,186.69/560,361.17 = 244,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,186.69x = 560,361.17 × 244,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,186.69x = 137,261,667,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,261,667,940.55/406,186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,927.54

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