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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,038.71, 604,492.29 and 244,444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,038.71, 604,492.29 and 244,444.37 is: 337,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,038.71 : 604,492.29 = 244,444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,038.71/604,492.29 = 244,444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,038.71x = 604,492.29 × 244,444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,038.71x = 147,764,733,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,764,733,976.45/438,038.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,332.60

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