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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,935.78, 391,152.32 and 244,579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,935.78, 391,152.32 and 244,579.48 is: 335,752.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,935.78 : 391,152.32 = 244,579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,935.78/391,152.32 = 244,579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,935.78x = 391,152.32 × 244,579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,935.78x = 95,667,831,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,667,831,026.39/284,935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,752.26

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