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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,682.32, 1,277,152.60 and 244,336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,682.32, 1,277,152.60 and 244,336.62 is: 366,398.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,682.32 : 1,277,152.60 = 244,336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,682.32/1,277,152.60 = 244,336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,682.32x = 1,277,152.60 × 244,336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,682.32x = 312,055,149,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,055,149,508.21/851,682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,398.53

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