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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,822.95, 431,863.17 and 244,695.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,822.95, 431,863.17 and 244,695.17 is: 337,810.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,822.95 : 431,863.17 = 244,695.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,822.95/431,863.17 = 244,695.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,822.95x = 431,863.17 × 244,695.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,822.95x = 105,674,831,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,674,831,799.89/312,822.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,810.36

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