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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,666, 561,064.64 and 245,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,666, 561,064.64 and 245,459.84 is: 338,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,666 : 561,064.64 = 245,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,666/561,064.64 = 245,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,666x = 561,064.64 × 245,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,666x = 137,718,836,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,718,836,764.06/406,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,653.43

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