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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,191.26, 392,212.71 and 244,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,191.26, 392,212.71 and 244,037.94 is: 336,797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,191.26 : 392,212.71 = 244,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,191.26/392,212.71 = 244,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,191.26x = 392,212.71 × 244,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,191.26x = 95,714,781,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,714,781,790.22/284,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,797.06

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