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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,164.29, 604,665.21 and 244,570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,164.29, 604,665.21 and 244,570.32 is: 337,506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,164.29 : 604,665.21 = 244,570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,164.29/604,665.21 = 244,570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,164.29x = 604,665.21 × 244,570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,164.29x = 147,883,165,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,883,165,953.45/438,164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,506.20

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