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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,934.28, 391,150.27 and 244,577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,934.28, 391,150.27 and 244,577.98 is: 335,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,934.28 : 391,150.27 = 244,577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,934.28/391,150.27 = 244,577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,934.28x = 391,150.27 × 244,577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,934.28x = 95,666,742,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,666,742,331.96/284,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,750.20

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