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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,864.58, 604,240.74 and 244,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,864.58, 604,240.74 and 244,278 is: 337,096.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,864.58 : 604,240.74 = 244,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,864.58/604,240.74 = 244,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,864.58x = 604,240.74 × 244,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,864.58x = 147,602,719,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,602,719,485.72/437,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,096.73

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