Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,576, 561,074.88 and 247,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 406,576, 561,074.88 and 247,600 is: 341,688
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,576 : 561,074.88 = 247,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,576/561,074.88 = 247,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,576x = 561,074.88 × 247,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,576x = 138,922,140,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,922,140,288/406,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,688
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