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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,942.56, 610,540.89 and 245,014.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,942.56, 610,540.89 and 245,014.11 is: 367,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,942.56 : 610,540.89 = 245,014.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,942.56/610,540.89 = 245,014.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,942.56x = 610,540.89 × 245,014.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,942.56x = 149,591,132,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,591,132,781.96/406,942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,597.66

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