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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,466, 571,984.08 and 244,696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,466, 571,984.08 and 244,696.48 is: 337,693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,466 : 571,984.08 = 244,696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,466/571,984.08 = 244,696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,466x = 571,984.08 × 244,696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,466x = 139,962,490,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,962,490,992.04/414,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,693.54

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