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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,767, 561,338.62 and 247,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,767, 561,338.62 and 247,791 is: 341,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,767 : 561,338.62 = 247,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,767/561,338.62 = 247,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,767x = 561,338.62 × 247,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,767x = 139,094,657,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,094,657,988.42/406,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,951.68

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