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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,098.61, 604,576.65 and 244,506.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,098.61, 604,576.65 and 244,506.33 is: 337,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,098.61 : 604,576.65 = 244,506.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,098.61/604,576.65 = 244,506.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,098.61x = 604,576.65 × 244,506.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,098.61x = 147,822,817,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,822,817,895.20/438,098.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,419.05

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