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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,036.02, 604,488.58 and 244,441.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,036.02, 604,488.58 and 244,441.67 is: 337,328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,036.02 : 604,488.58 = 244,441.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,036.02/604,488.58 = 244,441.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,036.02x = 604,488.58 × 244,441.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,036.02x = 147,762,194,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,762,194,357.58/438,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,328.87

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