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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,501.66, 563,502.24 and 245,115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,501.66, 563,502.24 and 245,115.90 is: 338,121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,501.66 : 563,502.24 = 245,115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,501.66/563,502.24 = 245,115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,501.66x = 563,502.24 × 245,115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,501.66x = 138,123,358,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,123,358,709.62/408,501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,121.90

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