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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,082.60, 543,707.10 and 244,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,082.60, 543,707.10 and 244,276.20 is: 366,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,082.60 : 543,707.10 = 244,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,082.60/543,707.10 = 244,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,082.60x = 543,707.10 × 244,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,082.60x = 132,814,704,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,814,704,301.02/362,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,807.75

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