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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,754.56, 727,247.24 and 244,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,754.56, 727,247.24 and 244,277.60 is: 366,474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,754.56 : 727,247.24 = 244,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,754.56/727,247.24 = 244,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,754.56x = 727,247.24 × 244,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,754.56x = 177,650,210,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,650,210,393.82/484,754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,474.55

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