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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,953.10, 566,273.55 and 244,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,953.10, 566,273.55 and 244,764.80 is: 366,722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,953.10 : 566,273.55 = 244,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,953.10/566,273.55 = 244,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,953.10x = 566,273.55 × 244,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,953.10x = 138,603,832,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,603,832,211.04/377,953.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,722.31

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