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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,715.58, 561,281.91 and 245,539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,715.58, 561,281.91 and 245,539.15 is: 338,852.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,715.58 : 561,281.91 = 245,539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,715.58/561,281.91 = 245,539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,715.58x = 561,281.91 × 245,539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,715.58x = 137,816,683,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,816,683,091.78/406,715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,852.73

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