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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,277.58, 563,454.59 and 244,940.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,277.58, 563,454.59 and 244,940.22 is: 338,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,277.58 : 563,454.59 = 244,940.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,277.58/563,454.59 = 244,940.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,277.58x = 563,454.59 × 244,940.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,277.58x = 138,012,690,009.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,012,690,009.91/408,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,036.42

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