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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,145.20, 576,217.80 and 244,522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,145.20, 576,217.80 and 244,522.80 is: 366,784.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,145.20 : 576,217.80 = 244,522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,145.20/576,217.80 = 244,522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,145.20x = 576,217.80 × 244,522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,145.20x = 140,898,389,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,898,389,865.84/384,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,784.20

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