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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,558.62, 605,204.37 and 244,969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,558.62, 605,204.37 and 244,969.02 is: 338,053.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,558.62 : 605,204.37 = 244,969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,558.62/605,204.37 = 244,969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,558.62x = 605,204.37 × 244,969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,558.62x = 148,256,321,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,256,321,418.62/438,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,053.61

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