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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,590.84, 605,190.93 and 244,974.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,590.84, 605,190.93 and 244,974.69 is: 338,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,590.84 : 605,190.93 = 244,974.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,590.84/605,190.93 = 244,974.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,590.84x = 605,190.93 × 244,974.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,590.84x = 148,256,460,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,256,460,467.56/438,590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,029.09

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