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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,848.63, 828,888.19 and 244,933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,848.63, 828,888.19 and 244,933.40 is: 367,229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,848.63 : 828,888.19 = 244,933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,848.63/828,888.19 = 244,933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,848.63x = 828,888.19 × 244,933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,848.63x = 203,022,404,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,022,404,056.43/552,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,229.64

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