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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,655.81, 525,067.38 and 244,866.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,655.81, 525,067.38 and 244,866.78 is: 337,763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,655.81 : 525,067.38 = 244,866.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,655.81/525,067.38 = 244,866.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,655.81x = 525,067.38 × 244,866.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,655.81x = 128,571,558,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,571,558,623.64/380,655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,763.29

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