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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,200.43, 1,312,683.99 and 244,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,200.43, 1,312,683.99 and 244,061.39 is: 366,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,200.43 : 1,312,683.99 = 244,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,200.43/1,312,683.99 = 244,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,200.43x = 1,312,683.99 × 244,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,200.43x = 320,375,472,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,375,472,666.73/875,200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,059.55

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