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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,425.20, 604,966.08 and 244,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,425.20, 604,966.08 and 244,809.28 is: 337,802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,425.20 : 604,966.08 = 244,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,425.20/604,966.08 = 244,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,425.20x = 604,966.08 × 244,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,425.20x = 148,101,310,469.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,101,310,469.22/438,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,802.91

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