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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,910.43, 561,653.33 and 245,738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,910.43, 561,653.33 and 245,738.25 is: 339,189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,910.43 : 561,653.33 = 245,738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,910.43/561,653.33 = 245,738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,910.43x = 561,653.33 × 245,738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,910.43x = 138,019,705,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,019,705,192.18/406,910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,189.40

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