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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,713.58, 561,279.15 and 245,537.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,713.58, 561,279.15 and 245,537.15 is: 338,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,713.58 : 561,279.15 = 245,537.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,713.58/561,279.15 = 245,537.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,713.58x = 561,279.15 × 245,537.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,713.58x = 137,814,880,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,814,880,039.03/406,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,849.96

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