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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,209.96, 998,208.66 and 244,781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,209.96, 998,208.66 and 244,781.08 is: 367,316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,209.96 : 998,208.66 = 244,781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,209.96/998,208.66 = 244,781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,209.96x = 998,208.66 × 244,781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,209.96x = 244,342,593,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,342,593,860.15/665,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,316.50

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