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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,037.03, 604,489.96 and 244,442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,037.03, 604,489.96 and 244,442.68 is: 337,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,037.03 : 604,489.96 = 244,442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,037.03/604,489.96 = 244,442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,037.03x = 604,489.96 × 244,442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,037.03x = 147,763,144,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,763,144,649.82/438,037.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,330.26

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