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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,607.42, 561,132.71 and 245,430.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,607.42, 561,132.71 and 245,430.99 is: 338,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,607.42 : 561,132.71 = 245,430.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,607.42/561,132.71 = 245,430.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,607.42x = 561,132.71 × 245,430.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,607.42x = 137,719,356,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,719,356,032.26/406,607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,703.50

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