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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,682.82, 1,277,153.34 and 244,337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,682.82, 1,277,153.34 and 244,337.13 is: 366,399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,682.82 : 1,277,153.34 = 244,337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,682.82/1,277,153.34 = 244,337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,682.82x = 1,277,153.34 × 244,337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,682.82x = 312,055,981,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,055,981,665.51/851,682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,399.29

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