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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,631.24, 682,143.48 and 244,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,631.24, 682,143.48 and 244,023.12 is: 366,140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,631.24 : 682,143.48 = 244,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,631.24/682,143.48 = 244,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,631.24x = 682,143.48 × 244,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,631.24x = 166,458,780,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,458,780,277.26/454,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,140.22

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