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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,589.64, 605,189.27 and 244,973.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,589.64, 605,189.27 and 244,973.49 is: 338,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,589.64 : 605,189.27 = 244,973.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,589.64/605,189.27 = 244,973.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,589.64x = 605,189.27 × 244,973.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,589.64x = 148,255,327,582.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,255,327,582.45/438,589.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,027.43

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