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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,870.65, 608,362.52 and 244,642.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,870.65, 608,362.52 and 244,642.07 is: 337,584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,870.65 : 608,362.52 = 244,642.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,870.65/608,362.52 = 244,642.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,870.65x = 608,362.52 × 244,642.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,870.65x = 148,831,066,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,831,066,500.91/440,870.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,584.43

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