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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,451.72, 605,051.73 and 244,854.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,451.72, 605,051.73 and 244,854.07 is: 337,892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,451.72 : 605,051.73 = 244,854.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,451.72/605,051.73 = 244,854.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,451.72x = 605,051.73 × 244,854.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,451.72x = 148,149,378,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,149,378,651.04/438,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,892.11

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