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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,848.26, 604,264.80 and 244,316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,848.26, 604,264.80 and 244,316.88 is: 337,176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,848.26 : 604,264.80 = 244,316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,848.26/604,264.80 = 244,316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,848.26x = 604,264.80 × 244,316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,848.26x = 147,632,090,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,632,090,629.82/437,848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,176.38

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