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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,714.11, 562,554.72 and 246,565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,714.11, 562,554.72 and 246,565.62 is: 340,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,714.11 : 562,554.72 = 246,565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,714.11/562,554.72 = 246,565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,714.11x = 562,554.72 × 246,565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,714.11x = 138,706,653,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,706,653,320.73/407,714.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,205.68

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