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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,228.78, 1,041,499.50 and 244,981.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,228.78, 1,041,499.50 and 244,981.72 is: 367,527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,228.78 : 1,041,499.50 = 244,981.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,228.78/1,041,499.50 = 244,981.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,228.78x = 1,041,499.50 × 244,981.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,228.78x = 255,148,338,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,148,338,889.14/694,228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,527.75

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