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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,502.36, 605,118.16 and 244,920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,502.36, 605,118.16 and 244,920.28 is: 337,981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,502.36 : 605,118.16 = 244,920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,502.36/605,118.16 = 244,920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,502.36x = 605,118.16 × 244,920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,502.36x = 148,205,709,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,205,709,180.29/438,502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,981.55

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