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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,164.79, 604,665.91 and 244,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,164.79, 604,665.91 and 244,570.82 is: 337,506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,164.79 : 604,665.91 = 244,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,164.79/604,665.91 = 244,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,164.79x = 604,665.91 × 244,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,164.79x = 147,883,636,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,883,636,211.89/438,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,506.89

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