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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,360.72, 604,931.82 and 244,771.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,360.72, 604,931.82 and 244,771.41 is: 337,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,360.72 : 604,931.82 = 244,771.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,360.72/604,931.82 = 244,771.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,360.72x = 604,931.82 × 244,771.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,360.72x = 148,070,014,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,070,014,535.27/438,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,781.21

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