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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,865.58, 604,242.12 and 244,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,865.58, 604,242.12 and 244,279 is: 337,098.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,865.58 : 604,242.12 = 244,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,865.58/604,242.12 = 244,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,865.58x = 604,242.12 × 244,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,865.58x = 147,603,660,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,603,660,831.48/437,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,098.11

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