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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,311.93, 604,845.05 and 244,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,311.93, 604,845.05 and 244,731.90 is: 337,715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,311.93 : 604,845.05 = 244,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,311.93/604,845.05 = 244,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,311.93x = 604,845.05 × 244,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,311.93x = 148,024,875,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,024,875,794.49/438,311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,715.83

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