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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,049.86, 604,510.97 and 244,466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,049.86, 604,510.97 and 244,466.25 is: 337,364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,049.86 : 604,510.97 = 244,466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,049.86/604,510.97 = 244,466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,049.86x = 604,510.97 × 244,466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,049.86x = 147,782,528,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,782,528,697.43/438,049.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,364.63

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