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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,978.79, 604,412.42 and 244,394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,978.79, 604,412.42 and 244,394.67 is: 337,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,978.79 : 604,412.42 = 244,394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,978.79/604,412.42 = 244,394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,978.79x = 604,412.42 × 244,394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,978.79x = 147,715,172,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,715,172,707.83/437,978.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,265.58

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