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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,116.58, 632,169.74 and 244,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,116.58, 632,169.74 and 244,248.74 is: 365,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,116.58 : 632,169.74 = 244,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,116.58/632,169.74 = 244,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,116.58x = 632,169.74 × 244,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,116.58x = 154,406,662,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,406,662,461.13/422,116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,791.51

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