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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,036.12, 604,488.71 and 244,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,036.12, 604,488.71 and 244,441.80 is: 337,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,036.12 : 604,488.71 = 244,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,036.12/604,488.71 = 244,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,036.12x = 604,488.71 × 244,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,036.12x = 147,762,308,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,762,308,963.18/438,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,329.05

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