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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,158.44, 574,301.34 and 244,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,158.44, 574,301.34 and 244,041.36 is: 336,778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,158.44 : 574,301.34 = 244,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,158.44/574,301.34 = 244,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,158.44x = 574,301.34 × 244,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,158.44x = 140,153,280,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,153,280,063.42/416,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,778.66

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