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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,268.65, 1,377,401.22 and 244,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,268.65, 1,377,401.22 and 244,350 is: 366,524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,268.65 : 1,377,401.22 = 244,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,268.65/1,377,401.22 = 244,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,268.65x = 1,377,401.22 × 244,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,268.65x = 336,567,988,107
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,567,988,107/918,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,524.53

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