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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,867.36, 590,993.82 and 244,067.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,867.36, 590,993.82 and 244,067.58 is: 366,220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,867.36 : 590,993.82 = 244,067.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,867.36/590,993.82 = 244,067.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,867.36x = 590,993.82 × 244,067.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,867.36x = 144,242,431,442.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,242,431,442.36/393,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,220.83

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