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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,422.24, 524,832.96 and 244,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,422.24, 524,832.96 and 244,435.84 is: 337,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,422.24 : 524,832.96 = 244,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,422.24/524,832.96 = 244,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,422.24x = 524,832.96 × 244,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,422.24x = 128,287,985,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,287,985,437.29/380,422.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,225.25

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