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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,425.70, 604,966.77 and 244,809.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,425.70, 604,966.77 and 244,809.78 is: 337,803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,425.70 : 604,966.77 = 244,809.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,425.70/604,966.77 = 244,809.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,425.70x = 604,966.77 × 244,809.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,425.70x = 148,101,781,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,101,781,871.01/438,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,803.60

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