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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,145.60, 786,218.40 and 244,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,145.60, 786,218.40 and 244,209.60 is: 366,314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,145.60 : 786,218.40 = 244,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,145.60/786,218.40 = 244,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,145.60x = 786,218.40 × 244,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,145.60x = 192,002,080,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,002,080,976.64/524,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,314.40

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