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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,863.86, 608,353.23 and 244,635.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,863.86, 608,353.23 and 244,635.29 is: 337,575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,863.86 : 608,353.23 = 244,635.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,863.86/608,353.23 = 244,635.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,863.86x = 608,353.23 × 244,635.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,863.86x = 148,824,669,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,824,669,000.43/440,863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,575.11

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