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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,577.83, 535,481.00 and 244,868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,577.83, 535,481.00 and 244,868.04 is: 366,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,577.83 : 535,481.00 = 244,868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,577.83/535,481.00 = 244,868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,577.83x = 535,481.00 × 244,868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,577.83x = 131,122,181,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,122,181,702.90/357,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,695.50

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