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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,198.13, 560,572.67 and 245,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,198.13, 560,572.67 and 245,049.72 is: 338,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,198.13 : 560,572.67 = 245,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,198.13/560,572.67 = 245,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,198.13x = 560,572.67 × 245,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,198.13x = 137,368,174,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,368,174,597.90/406,198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,180.23

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