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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,426.20, 604,967.46 and 244,810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,426.20, 604,967.46 and 244,810.28 is: 337,804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,426.20 : 604,967.46 = 244,810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,426.20/604,967.46 = 244,810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,426.20x = 604,967.46 × 244,810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,426.20x = 148,102,253,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,102,253,273.49/438,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,804.29

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