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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,226.51, 524,502.41 and 244,280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,226.51, 524,502.41 and 244,280.70 is: 336,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,226.51 : 524,502.41 = 244,280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,226.51/524,502.41 = 244,280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,226.51x = 524,502.41 × 244,280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,226.51x = 128,125,814,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,125,814,645.08/380,226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,972.33

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