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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,312.52, 604,865.38 and 244,723.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,312.52, 604,865.38 and 244,723.19 is: 337,714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,312.52 : 604,865.38 = 244,723.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,312.52/604,865.38 = 244,723.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,312.52x = 604,865.38 × 244,723.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,312.52x = 148,024,587,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,024,587,374.36/438,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,714.72

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