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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,832.82, 846,730.02 and 244,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,832.82, 846,730.02 and 244,784 is: 366,950.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,832.82 : 846,730.02 = 244,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,832.82/846,730.02 = 244,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,832.82x = 846,730.02 × 244,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,832.82x = 207,265,961,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,265,961,215.68/564,832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,950.99

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