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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,607.80, 384,911.70 and 244,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,607.80, 384,911.70 and 244,360.60 is: 366,540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,607.80 : 384,911.70 = 244,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,607.80/384,911.70 = 244,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,607.80x = 384,911.70 × 244,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,607.80x = 94,057,253,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,057,253,959.02/256,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,540.90

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