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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,660.72, 561,183.72 and 245,522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,660.72, 561,183.72 and 245,522.56 is: 338,816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,660.72 : 561,183.72 = 245,522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,660.72/561,183.72 = 245,522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,660.72x = 561,183.72 × 245,522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,660.72x = 137,783,263,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,783,263,564.72/406,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,816.26

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