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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,363.72, 604,935.96 and 244,774.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,363.72, 604,935.96 and 244,774.42 is: 337,785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,363.72 : 604,935.96 = 244,774.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,363.72/604,935.96 = 244,774.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,363.72x = 604,935.96 × 244,774.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,363.72x = 148,072,848,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,072,848,746.14/438,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,785.36

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