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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,425.02, 942,515.87 and 244,173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,425.02, 942,515.87 and 244,173.21 is: 366,212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,425.02 : 942,515.87 = 244,173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,425.02/942,515.87 = 244,173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,425.02x = 942,515.87 × 244,173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,425.02x = 230,137,124,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,137,124,232.98/628,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,212.55

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