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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,268.80, 787,903.20 and 244,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,268.80, 787,903.20 and 244,814.40 is: 367,221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,268.80 : 787,903.20 = 244,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,268.80/787,903.20 = 244,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,268.80x = 787,903.20 × 244,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,268.80x = 192,890,049,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,890,049,166.08/525,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,221.60

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