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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,031.33, 604,482.09 and 244,436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,031.33, 604,482.09 and 244,436.98 is: 337,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,031.33 : 604,482.09 = 244,436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,031.33/604,482.09 = 244,436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,031.33x = 604,482.09 × 244,436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,031.33x = 147,757,775,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,757,775,249.25/438,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,322.39

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