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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,714.79, 998,473.77 and 244,892.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,714.79, 998,473.77 and 244,892.25 is: 367,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,714.79 : 998,473.77 = 244,892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,714.79/998,473.77 = 244,892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,714.79x = 998,473.77 × 244,892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,714.79x = 244,518,488,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,518,488,101.28/665,714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,302.17

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