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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,997.71, 604,419.85 and 244,395.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,997.71, 604,419.85 and 244,395.35 is: 337,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,997.71 : 604,419.85 = 244,395.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,997.71/604,419.85 = 244,395.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,997.71x = 604,419.85 × 244,395.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,997.71x = 147,717,399,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,717,399,565.72/437,997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,256.10

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