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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,337.03, 604,899.21 and 244,747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,337.03, 604,899.21 and 244,747.75 is: 337,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,337.03 : 604,899.21 = 244,747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,337.03/604,899.21 = 244,747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,337.03x = 604,899.21 × 244,747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,337.03x = 148,047,720,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,047,720,624.28/438,337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,748.61

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