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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,552.77, 605,196.30 and 244,963.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,552.77, 605,196.30 and 244,963.17 is: 338,045.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,552.77 : 605,196.30 = 244,963.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,552.77/605,196.30 = 244,963.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,552.77x = 605,196.30 × 244,963.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,552.77x = 148,250,803,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,250,803,660.97/438,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,045.53

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