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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,581.98, 512,995.59 and 244,626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,581.98, 512,995.59 and 244,626.63 is: 337,724.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,581.98 : 512,995.59 = 244,626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,581.98/512,995.59 = 244,626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,581.98x = 512,995.59 × 244,626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,581.98x = 125,492,382,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,492,382,386.56/371,581.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,724.62

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