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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,247.19, 535,698.77 and 244,924.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,247.19, 535,698.77 and 244,924.17 is: 337,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,247.19 : 535,698.77 = 244,924.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,247.19/535,698.77 = 244,924.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,247.19x = 535,698.77 × 244,924.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,247.19x = 131,205,575,387.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,205,575,387.65/388,247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,943.40

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