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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,775.28, 497,835.98 and 244,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,775.28, 497,835.98 and 244,251.72 is: 337,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,775.28 : 497,835.98 = 244,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,775.28/497,835.98 = 244,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,775.28x = 497,835.98 × 244,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,775.28x = 121,597,294,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,597,294,392.89/360,775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,044.42

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