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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,280.24, 1,312,993.80 and 244,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,280.24, 1,312,993.80 and 244,201.68 is: 366,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,280.24 : 1,312,993.80 = 244,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,280.24/1,312,993.80 = 244,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,280.24x = 1,312,993.80 × 244,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,280.24x = 320,635,291,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,635,291,789.58/875,280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,323.01

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