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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,944.76, 601,657.52 and 244,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,944.76, 601,657.52 and 244,954 is: 338,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,944.76 : 601,657.52 = 244,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,944.76/601,657.52 = 244,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,944.76x = 601,657.52 × 244,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,944.76x = 147,378,416,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,378,416,154.08/435,944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,066.72

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