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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,849.26, 604,266.18 and 244,317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,849.26, 604,266.18 and 244,317.88 is: 337,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,849.26 : 604,266.18 = 244,317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,849.26/604,266.18 = 244,317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,849.26x = 604,266.18 × 244,317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,849.26x = 147,633,032,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,633,032,053.30/437,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,177.76

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