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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,581, 561,081.78 and 247,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,581, 561,081.78 and 247,605 is: 341,694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,581 : 561,081.78 = 247,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,581/561,081.78 = 247,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,581x = 561,081.78 × 247,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,581x = 138,926,654,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,926,654,136.90/406,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,694.90

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