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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,802.80, 1,114,204.20 and 244,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,802.80, 1,114,204.20 and 244,166.80 is: 366,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,802.80 : 1,114,204.20 = 244,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,802.80/1,114,204.20 = 244,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,802.80x = 1,114,204.20 × 244,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,802.80x = 272,051,674,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,051,674,060.56/742,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,250.20

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