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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,447.72, 605,046.21 and 244,850.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,447.72, 605,046.21 and 244,850.07 is: 337,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,447.72 : 605,046.21 = 244,850.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,447.72/605,046.21 = 244,850.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,447.72x = 605,046.21 × 244,850.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,447.72x = 148,145,606,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,145,606,871.74/438,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,886.59

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