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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,095.60, 786,143.40 and 244,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,095.60, 786,143.40 and 244,159.60 is: 366,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,095.60 : 786,143.40 = 244,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,095.60/786,143.40 = 244,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,095.60x = 786,143.40 × 244,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,095.60x = 191,944,458,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,944,458,086.64/524,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,239.40

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