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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,254.27, 793,761.71 and 244,788.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,254.27, 793,761.71 and 244,788.73 is: 367,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,254.27 : 793,761.71 = 244,788.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,254.27/793,761.71 = 244,788.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,254.27x = 793,761.71 × 244,788.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,254.27x = 194,303,917,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,303,917,705.18/529,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,127.73

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