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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,716.84, 604,050.31 and 244,137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,716.84, 604,050.31 and 244,137.09 is: 336,909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,716.84 : 604,050.31 = 244,137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,716.84/604,050.31 = 244,137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,716.84x = 604,050.31 × 244,137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,716.84x = 147,471,086,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,471,086,407.12/437,716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,909.78

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