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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,187.12, 997,780.68 and 244,280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,187.12, 997,780.68 and 244,280.88 is: 366,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,187.12 : 997,780.68 = 244,280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,187.12/997,780.68 = 244,280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,187.12x = 997,780.68 × 244,280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,187.12x = 243,738,742,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,738,742,557.40/665,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,421.32

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