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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,335.69, 560,747.37 and 245,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,335.69, 560,747.37 and 245,159.58 is: 338,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,335.69 : 560,747.37 = 245,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,335.69/560,747.37 = 245,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,335.69x = 560,747.37 × 245,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,335.69x = 137,472,589,715.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,472,589,715.31/406,335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,322.70

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