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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,221.26, 574,323.78 and 244,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,221.26, 574,323.78 and 244,074.28 is: 336,786.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,221.26 : 574,323.78 = 244,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,221.26/574,323.78 = 244,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,221.26x = 574,323.78 × 244,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,221.26x = 140,177,663,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,177,663,090.38/416,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,786.41

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