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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,867.25, 604,257.07 and 244,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,867.25, 604,257.07 and 244,274.96 is: 337,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,867.25 : 604,257.07 = 244,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,867.25/604,257.07 = 244,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,867.25x = 604,257.07 × 244,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,867.25x = 147,604,870,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,604,870,382.59/437,867.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,099.59

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