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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,425.77, 942,516.99 and 244,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,425.77, 942,516.99 and 244,173.96 is: 366,213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,425.77 : 942,516.99 = 244,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,425.77/942,516.99 = 244,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,425.77x = 942,516.99 × 244,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,425.77x = 230,138,105,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,138,105,815.58/628,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,213.67

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