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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,125.85, 604,618.29 and 244,552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,125.85, 604,618.29 and 244,552.05 is: 337,484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,125.85 : 604,618.29 = 244,552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,125.85/604,618.29 = 244,552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,125.85x = 604,618.29 × 244,552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,125.85x = 147,860,642,287.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,860,642,287.00/438,125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,484.41

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