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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,456.98, 560,974.59 and 245,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,456.98, 560,974.59 and 245,335.02 is: 338,600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,456.98 : 560,974.59 = 245,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,456.98/560,974.59 = 245,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,456.98x = 560,974.59 × 245,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,456.98x = 137,626,712,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,626,712,257.14/406,456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,600.93

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