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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,094.94, 537,200.86 and 244,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,094.94, 537,200.86 and 244,099.48 is: 337,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,094.94 : 537,200.86 = 244,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,094.94/537,200.86 = 244,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,094.94x = 537,200.86 × 244,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,094.94x = 131,130,450,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,130,450,581.55/389,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,014.02

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