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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,197.38, 560,571.63 and 245,048.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,197.38, 560,571.63 and 245,048.97 is: 338,179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,197.38 : 560,571.63 = 245,048.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,197.38/560,571.63 = 245,048.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,197.38x = 560,571.63 × 245,048.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,197.38x = 137,367,500,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,367,500,542.72/406,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,179.19

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