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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,149, 816,241.77 and 244,630.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,149, 816,241.77 and 244,630.53 is: 366,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,149 : 816,241.77 = 244,630.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,149/816,241.77 = 244,630.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,149x = 816,241.77 × 244,630.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,149x = 199,677,656,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,677,656,803.24/544,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,954.01

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