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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,341.50, 396,327.33 and 244,021.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,341.50, 396,327.33 and 244,021.89 is: 336,577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,341.50 : 396,327.33 = 244,021.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,341.50/396,327.33 = 244,021.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,341.50x = 396,327.33 × 244,021.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,341.50x = 96,712,544,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,712,544,125.25/287,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,577.01

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