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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,979.53, 604,413.23 and 244,383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,979.53, 604,413.23 and 244,383.71 is: 337,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,979.53 : 604,413.23 = 244,383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,979.53/604,413.23 = 244,383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,979.53x = 604,413.23 × 244,383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,979.53x = 147,708,747,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,708,747,809.60/437,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,250.35

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