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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,157.44, 574,299.95 and 244,040.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,157.44, 574,299.95 and 244,040.38 is: 336,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,157.44 : 574,299.95 = 244,040.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,157.44/574,299.95 = 244,040.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,157.44x = 574,299.95 × 244,040.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,157.44x = 140,152,378,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,152,378,031.98/416,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,777.30

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