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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,119, 1,312,899.90 and 244,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,119, 1,312,899.90 and 244,032.88 is: 366,111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,119 : 1,312,899.90 = 244,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,119/1,312,899.90 = 244,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,119x = 1,312,899.90 × 244,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,119x = 320,390,743,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,390,743,748.71/875,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,111.06

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