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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,255.20, 1,312,863.60 and 244,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,255.20, 1,312,863.60 and 244,151.20 is: 366,221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,255.20 : 1,312,863.60 = 244,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,255.20/1,312,863.60 = 244,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,255.20x = 1,312,863.60 × 244,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,255.20x = 320,537,223,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,537,223,376.32/875,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,221.44

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