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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,162.88, 1,312,738.56 and 244,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,162.88, 1,312,738.56 and 244,080 is: 366,118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,162.88 : 1,312,738.56 = 244,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,162.88/1,312,738.56 = 244,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,162.88x = 1,312,738.56 × 244,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,162.88x = 320,413,227,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,413,227,724.80/875,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,118.39

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