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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,218.60, 543,911.10 and 244,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,218.60, 543,911.10 and 244,412.20 is: 367,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,218.60 : 543,911.10 = 244,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,218.60/543,911.10 = 244,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,218.60x = 543,911.10 × 244,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,218.60x = 132,938,508,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,938,508,555.42/362,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,011.82

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