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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,335.62, 396,319.23 and 244,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,335.62, 396,319.23 and 244,016.01 is: 336,568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,335.62 : 396,319.23 = 244,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,335.62/396,319.23 = 244,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,335.62x = 396,319.23 × 244,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,335.62x = 96,708,237,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,708,237,190.87/287,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,568.91

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