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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,866.08, 604,242.81 and 244,279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,866.08, 604,242.81 and 244,279.50 is: 337,098.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,866.08 : 604,242.81 = 244,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,866.08/604,242.81 = 244,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,866.08x = 604,242.81 × 244,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,866.08x = 147,604,131,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,604,131,505.40/437,866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,098.80

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