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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,874.98, 604,277.98 and 244,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,874.98, 604,277.98 and 244,281.20 is: 337,113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,874.98 : 604,277.98 = 244,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,874.98/604,277.98 = 244,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,874.98x = 604,277.98 × 244,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,874.98x = 147,613,750,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,613,750,087.98/437,874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,113.92

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