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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,314.28, 604,867.82 and 244,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,314.28, 604,867.82 and 244,724.96 is: 337,717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,314.28 : 604,867.82 = 244,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,314.28/604,867.82 = 244,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,314.28x = 604,867.82 × 244,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,314.28x = 148,026,248,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,026,248,806.82/438,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,717.15

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