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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,321.40, 1,312,982.10 and 244,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,321.40, 1,312,982.10 and 244,234.20 is: 366,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,321.40 : 1,312,982.10 = 244,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,321.40/1,312,982.10 = 244,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,321.40x = 1,312,982.10 × 244,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,321.40x = 320,675,132,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,675,132,807.82/875,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,351.30

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