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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,333.20, 1,075,999.80 and 244,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,333.20, 1,075,999.80 and 244,552.40 is: 366,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,333.20 : 1,075,999.80 = 244,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,333.20/1,075,999.80 = 244,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,333.20x = 1,075,999.80 × 244,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,333.20x = 263,138,333,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,138,333,489.52/717,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,828.60

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