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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,179.26, 1,312,990.56 and 244,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,179.26, 1,312,990.56 and 244,092.96 is: 366,201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,179.26 : 1,312,990.56 = 244,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,179.26/1,312,990.56 = 244,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,179.26x = 1,312,990.56 × 244,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,179.26x = 320,491,752,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,491,752,242.46/875,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,201.27

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