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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,121.35, 604,612.08 and 244,547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,121.35, 604,612.08 and 244,547.55 is: 337,478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,121.35 : 604,612.08 = 244,547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,121.35/604,612.08 = 244,547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,121.35x = 604,612.08 × 244,547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,121.35x = 147,856,402,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,856,402,864.40/438,121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,478.20

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