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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,186.82, 560,361.34 and 244,952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,186.82, 560,361.34 and 244,952.27 is: 337,927.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,186.82 : 560,361.34 = 244,952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,186.82/560,361.34 = 244,952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,186.82x = 560,361.34 × 244,952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,186.82x = 137,261,782,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,261,782,253.24/406,186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,927.71

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