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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,165.29, 604,666.59 and 244,571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,165.29, 604,666.59 and 244,571.32 is: 337,507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,165.29 : 604,666.59 = 244,571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,165.29/604,666.59 = 244,571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,165.29x = 604,666.59 × 244,571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,165.29x = 147,884,106,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,884,106,076.20/438,165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,507.58

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