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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,927.57, 516,806.33 and 244,588.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,927.57, 516,806.33 and 244,588.01 is: 366,467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,927.57 : 516,806.33 = 244,588.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,927.57/516,806.33 = 244,588.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,927.57x = 516,806.33 × 244,588.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,927.57x = 126,404,628,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,404,628,003.13/344,927.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,467.17

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