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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,045, 1,417,567.50 and 244,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,045, 1,417,567.50 and 244,629 is: 366,943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,045 : 1,417,567.50 = 244,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,045/1,417,567.50 = 244,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,045x = 1,417,567.50 × 244,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,045x = 346,778,119,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,778,119,957.50/945,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,943.50

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