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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,524.88, 1,276,916.42 and 244,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,524.88, 1,276,916.42 and 244,179 is: 366,162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,524.88 : 1,276,916.42 = 244,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,524.88/1,276,916.42 = 244,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,524.88x = 1,276,916.42 × 244,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,524.88x = 311,796,174,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,796,174,519.18/851,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,162.14

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