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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,223.89, 561,984.01 and 246,047.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,223.89, 561,984.01 and 246,047.83 is: 339,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,223.89 : 561,984.01 = 246,047.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,223.89/561,984.01 = 246,047.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,223.89x = 561,984.01 × 246,047.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,223.89x = 138,274,944,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,274,944,135.12/407,223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,555.09

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