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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,275.58, 563,451.83 and 244,938.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,275.58, 563,451.83 and 244,938.22 is: 338,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,275.58 : 563,451.83 = 244,938.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,275.58/563,451.83 = 244,938.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,275.58x = 563,451.83 × 244,938.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,275.58x = 138,010,885,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,010,885,662.62/408,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,033.66

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