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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,724.93, 438,630.64 and 244,968.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,724.93, 438,630.64 and 244,968.91 is: 338,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,724.93 : 438,630.64 = 244,968.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,724.93/438,630.64 = 244,968.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,724.93x = 438,630.64 × 244,968.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,724.93x = 107,450,869,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,450,869,442.35/317,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,188.35

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