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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,121.50, 1,312,903.66 and 244,035.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,121.50, 1,312,903.66 and 244,035.38 is: 366,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,121.50 : 1,312,903.66 = 244,035.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,121.50/1,312,903.66 = 244,035.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,121.50x = 1,312,903.66 × 244,035.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,121.50x = 320,394,943,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,394,943,571.49/875,121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,114.81

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