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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,267.20, 1,312,881.60 and 244,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,267.20, 1,312,881.60 and 244,163.20 is: 366,239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,267.20 : 1,312,881.60 = 244,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,267.20/1,312,881.60 = 244,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,267.20x = 1,312,881.60 × 244,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,267.20x = 320,557,372,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,557,372,677.12/875,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,239.44

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