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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,205.20, 1,314,158.76 and 244,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,205.20, 1,314,158.76 and 244,972.20 is: 367,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,205.20 : 1,314,158.76 = 244,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,205.20/1,314,158.76 = 244,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,205.20x = 1,314,158.76 × 244,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,205.20x = 321,932,362,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,932,362,586.47/876,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,416.63

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