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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,117.80, 787,676.70 and 244,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,117.80, 787,676.70 and 244,663.40 is: 366,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,117.80 : 787,676.70 = 244,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,117.80/787,676.70 = 244,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,117.80x = 787,676.70 × 244,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,117.80x = 192,715,659,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,715,659,522.78/525,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,995.10

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