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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,350.16, 563,478.12 and 244,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,350.16, 563,478.12 and 244,998 is: 338,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,350.16 : 563,478.12 = 244,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,350.16/563,478.12 = 244,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,350.16x = 563,478.12 × 244,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,350.16x = 138,051,012,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,051,012,443.76/408,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,070.18

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