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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,428.58, 942,521.21 and 244,176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,428.58, 942,521.21 and 244,176.78 is: 366,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,428.58 : 942,521.21 = 244,176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,428.58/942,521.21 = 244,176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,428.58x = 942,521.21 × 244,176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,428.58x = 230,141,793,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,141,793,440.55/628,428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,217.90

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