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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,792, 498,855.44 and 244,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,792, 498,855.44 and 244,023.69 is: 364,695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,792 : 498,855.44 = 244,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,792/498,855.44 = 244,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,792x = 498,855.44 × 244,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,792x = 121,732,544,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,732,544,025.26/333,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,695.81

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