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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,744.88, 1,086,937.67 and 244,962.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,744.88, 1,086,937.67 and 244,962.01 is: 367,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,744.88 : 1,086,937.67 = 244,962.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,744.88/1,086,937.67 = 244,962.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,744.88x = 1,086,937.67 × 244,962.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,744.88x = 266,258,432,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,258,432,445.76/724,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,382.29

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