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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,005.70, 576,008.55 and 244,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,005.70, 576,008.55 and 244,383.30 is: 366,574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,005.70 : 576,008.55 = 244,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,005.70/576,008.55 = 244,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,005.70x = 576,008.55 × 244,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,005.70x = 140,766,870,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,766,870,277.22/384,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,574.95

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