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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,640.04, 495,914.34 and 244,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,640.04, 495,914.34 and 244,993 is: 337,825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,640.04 : 495,914.34 = 244,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,640.04/495,914.34 = 244,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,640.04x = 495,914.34 × 244,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,640.04x = 121,495,541,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,495,541,899.62/359,640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,825.40

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