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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,942.13, 610,540.24 and 245,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,942.13, 610,540.24 and 245,013.68 is: 367,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,942.13 : 610,540.24 = 245,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,942.13/610,540.24 = 245,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,942.13x = 610,540.24 × 245,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,942.13x = 149,590,713,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,590,713,129.37/406,942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,597.01

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