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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,408.82, 1,277,270.57 and 244,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,408.82, 1,277,270.57 and 244,171.67 is: 366,302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,408.82 : 1,277,270.57 = 244,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,408.82/1,277,270.57 = 244,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,408.82x = 1,277,270.57 × 244,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,408.82x = 311,873,282,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,873,282,342.83/851,408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,302.62

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