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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,905.93, 561,647.12 and 245,733.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,905.93, 561,647.12 and 245,733.75 is: 339,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,905.93 : 561,647.12 = 245,733.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,905.93/561,647.12 = 245,733.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,905.93x = 561,647.12 × 245,733.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,905.93x = 138,015,651,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,015,651,745.63/406,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,183.19

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