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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,433.84, 942,529.10 and 244,182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,433.84, 942,529.10 and 244,182.03 is: 366,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,433.84 : 942,529.10 = 244,182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,433.84/942,529.10 = 244,182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,433.84x = 942,529.10 × 244,182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,433.84x = 230,148,667,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,148,667,751.16/628,433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,225.77

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