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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,223.84, 1,312,846.16 and 244,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,223.84, 1,312,846.16 and 244,099.20 is: 366,151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,223.84 : 1,312,846.16 = 244,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,223.84/1,312,846.16 = 244,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,223.84x = 1,312,846.16 × 244,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,223.84x = 320,464,697,379.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,464,697,379.07/875,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,151.70

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