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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,579.97, 750,245.44 and 244,201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,579.97, 750,245.44 and 244,201.27 is: 365,997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,579.97 : 750,245.44 = 244,201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,579.97/750,245.44 = 244,201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,579.97x = 750,245.44 × 244,201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,579.97x = 183,210,884,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,210,884,287.48/500,579.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,997.23

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