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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,899.60, 1,114,284.60 and 244,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,899.60, 1,114,284.60 and 244,263.60 is: 366,374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,899.60 : 1,114,284.60 = 244,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,899.60/1,114,284.60 = 244,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,899.60x = 1,114,284.60 × 244,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,899.60x = 272,179,167,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,179,167,820.56/742,899.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,374.09

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