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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,585.60, 342,886.40 and 244,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,585.60, 342,886.40 and 244,585.60 is: 342,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,585.60 : 342,886.40 = 244,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,585.60/342,886.40 = 244,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,585.60x = 342,886.40 × 244,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,585.60x = 83,865,075,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,865,075,875.84/244,585.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,886.40

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