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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,581.12, 561,101.58 and 245,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,581.12, 561,101.58 and 245,433.24 is: 338,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,581.12 : 561,101.58 = 245,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,581.12/561,101.58 = 245,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,581.12x = 561,101.58 × 245,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,581.12x = 137,712,978,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,712,978,748.52/406,581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,709.72

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