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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,269.26, 793,784.21 and 244,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,269.26, 793,784.21 and 244,803.74 is: 367,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,269.26 : 793,784.21 = 244,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,269.26/793,784.21 = 244,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,269.26x = 793,784.21 × 244,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,269.26x = 194,321,338,168.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,321,338,168.01/529,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,150.25

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