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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,929.44, 368,225.72 and 244,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,929.44, 368,225.72 and 244,684 is: 364,877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,929.44 : 368,225.72 = 244,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,929.44/368,225.72 = 244,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,929.44x = 368,225.72 × 244,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,929.44x = 90,098,942,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,098,942,072.48/246,929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,877.28

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