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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,238.52, 559,094.72 and 244,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,238.52, 559,094.72 and 244,032.32 is: 336,683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,238.52 : 559,094.72 = 244,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,238.52/559,094.72 = 244,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,238.52x = 559,094.72 × 244,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,238.52x = 136,437,181,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,437,181,621.35/405,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,683.64

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