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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,004.34, 1,314,007.72 and 244,917.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,004.34, 1,314,007.72 and 244,917.54 is: 367,376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,004.34 : 1,314,007.72 = 244,917.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,004.34/1,314,007.72 = 244,917.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,004.34x = 1,314,007.72 × 244,917.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,004.34x = 321,823,537,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,823,537,711.12/876,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,376.65

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