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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,749.45, 727,239.53 and 244,272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,749.45, 727,239.53 and 244,272.47 is: 366,466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,749.45 : 727,239.53 = 244,272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,749.45/727,239.53 = 244,272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,749.45x = 727,239.53 × 244,272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,749.45x = 177,644,593,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,644,593,249.22/484,749.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,466.83

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