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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,186.94, 560,361.51 and 244,952.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,186.94, 560,361.51 and 244,952.39 is: 337,927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,186.94 : 560,361.51 = 244,952.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,186.94/560,361.51 = 244,952.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,186.94x = 560,361.51 × 244,952.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,186.94x = 137,261,892,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,261,892,539.41/406,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,927.88

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