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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,227.51, 524,503.78 and 244,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,227.51, 524,503.78 and 244,281.70 is: 336,973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,227.51 : 524,503.78 = 244,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,227.51/524,503.78 = 244,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,227.51x = 524,503.78 × 244,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,227.51x = 128,126,675,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,126,675,034.83/380,227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,973.71

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