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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,419.70, 604,958.46 and 244,803.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,419.70, 604,958.46 and 244,803.78 is: 337,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,419.70 : 604,958.46 = 244,803.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,419.70/604,958.46 = 244,803.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,419.70x = 604,958.46 × 244,803.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,419.70x = 148,096,117,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,096,117,750.98/438,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,795.31

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