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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,177.20, 576,265.80 and 244,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,177.20, 576,265.80 and 244,554.80 is: 366,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,177.20 : 576,265.80 = 244,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,177.20/576,265.80 = 244,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,177.20x = 576,265.80 × 244,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,177.20x = 140,928,567,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,928,567,465.84/384,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,832.20

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