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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,371.72, 604,947 and 244,782.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,371.72, 604,947 and 244,782.41 is: 337,796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,371.72 : 604,947 = 244,782.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,371.72/604,947 = 244,782.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,371.72x = 604,947 × 244,782.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,371.72x = 148,080,384,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,080,384,582.27/438,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,796.39

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