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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,351.41, 560,769.15 and 245,175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,351.41, 560,769.15 and 245,175.31 is: 338,344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,351.41 : 560,769.15 = 245,175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,351.41/560,769.15 = 245,175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,351.41x = 560,769.15 × 245,175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,351.41x = 137,486,750,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,486,750,189.69/406,351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,344.46

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