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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,716.28, 841,829.22 and 245,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,716.28, 841,829.22 and 245,829.24 is: 368,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,716.28 : 841,829.22 = 245,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,716.28/841,829.22 = 245,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,716.28x = 841,829.22 × 245,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,716.28x = 206,946,237,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,946,237,362.39/561,716.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,417.73

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