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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,865.08, 604,241.43 and 244,278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,865.08, 604,241.43 and 244,278.50 is: 337,097.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,865.08 : 604,241.43 = 244,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,865.08/604,241.43 = 244,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,865.08x = 604,241.43 × 244,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,865.08x = 147,603,190,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,603,190,158.26/437,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,097.42

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