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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,372.72, 604,948.38 and 244,783.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,372.72, 604,948.38 and 244,783.41 is: 337,797.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,372.72 : 604,948.38 = 244,783.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,372.72/604,948.38 = 244,783.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,372.72x = 604,948.38 × 244,783.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,372.72x = 148,081,327,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,081,327,330.38/438,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,797.77

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