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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,136.60, 786,204.90 and 244,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,136.60, 786,204.90 and 244,200.60 is: 366,300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,136.60 : 786,204.90 = 244,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,136.60/786,204.90 = 244,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,136.60x = 786,204.90 × 244,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,136.60x = 191,991,708,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,991,708,302.94/524,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,300.90

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