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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,765, 561,335.86 and 247,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,765, 561,335.86 and 247,789 is: 341,948.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,765 : 561,335.86 = 247,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,765/561,335.86 = 247,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,765x = 561,335.86 × 247,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,765x = 139,092,851,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,092,851,413.54/406,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,948.92

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