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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,282.59, 846,552.74 and 244,487.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,282.59, 846,552.74 and 244,487.57 is: 366,787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,282.59 : 846,552.74 = 244,487.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,282.59/846,552.74 = 244,487.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,282.59x = 846,552.74 × 244,487.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,282.59x = 206,971,616,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,971,616,824.24/564,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,787.18

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