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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,637.38, 513,072.36 and 244,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,637.38, 513,072.36 and 244,682 is: 337,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,637.38 : 513,072.36 = 244,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,637.38/513,072.36 = 244,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,637.38x = 513,072.36 × 244,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,637.38x = 125,539,571,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,539,571,189.52/371,637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,801.25

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