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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,042.28, 766,013.04 and 244,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,042.28, 766,013.04 and 244,235.60 is: 366,090.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,042.28 : 766,013.04 = 244,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,042.28/766,013.04 = 244,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,042.28x = 766,013.04 × 244,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,042.28x = 187,087,654,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,087,654,432.22/511,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,090.36

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