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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,456.23, 560,973.56 and 245,334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,456.23, 560,973.56 and 245,334.27 is: 338,599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,456.23 : 560,973.56 = 245,334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,456.23/560,973.56 = 245,334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,456.23x = 560,973.56 × 245,334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,456.23x = 137,626,037,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,626,037,605.23/406,456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,599.90

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