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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,426.70, 604,968.15 and 244,810.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,426.70, 604,968.15 and 244,810.78 is: 337,804.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,426.70 : 604,968.15 = 244,810.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,426.70/604,968.15 = 244,810.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,426.70x = 604,968.15 × 244,810.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,426.70x = 148,102,724,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,102,724,676.66/438,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,804.98

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