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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,999.20, 1,075,498.80 and 244,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,999.20, 1,075,498.80 and 244,218.40 is: 366,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,999.20 : 1,075,498.80 = 244,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,999.20/1,075,498.80 = 244,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,999.20x = 1,075,498.80 × 244,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,999.20x = 262,656,596,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,656,596,137.92/716,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,327.60

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