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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,281.58, 563,460.12 and 244,944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,281.58, 563,460.12 and 244,944.22 is: 338,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,281.58 : 563,460.12 = 244,944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,281.58/563,460.12 = 244,944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,281.58x = 563,460.12 × 244,944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,281.58x = 138,016,299,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,016,299,594.51/408,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,041.95

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