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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,268.27, 1,313,123.85 and 244,181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,268.27, 1,313,123.85 and 244,181.61 is: 366,334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,268.27 : 1,313,123.85 = 244,181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,268.27/1,313,123.85 = 244,181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,268.27x = 1,313,123.85 × 244,181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,268.27x = 320,640,695,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,640,695,822.40/875,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,334.19

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