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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,327.03, 604,885.38 and 244,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,327.03, 604,885.38 and 244,737.72 is: 337,734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,327.03 : 604,885.38 = 244,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,327.03/604,885.38 = 244,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,327.03x = 604,885.38 × 244,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,327.03x = 148,038,268,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,038,268,762.53/438,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,734.75

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