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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,480.96, 572,004.72 and 244,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,480.96, 572,004.72 and 244,711.44 is: 337,714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,480.96 : 572,004.72 = 244,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,480.96/572,004.72 = 244,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,480.96x = 572,004.72 × 244,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,480.96x = 139,976,098,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,976,098,718.00/414,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,714.18

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