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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,791.31, 565,666.74 and 244,226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,791.31, 565,666.74 and 244,226.31 is: 366,650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,791.31 : 565,666.74 = 244,226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,791.31/565,666.74 = 244,226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,791.31x = 565,666.74 × 244,226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,791.31x = 138,150,698,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,150,698,478.68/376,791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,650.44

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