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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,871.39, 608,363.58 and 244,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,871.39, 608,363.58 and 244,642.80 is: 337,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,871.39 : 608,363.58 = 244,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,871.39/608,363.58 = 244,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,871.39x = 608,363.58 × 244,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,871.39x = 148,831,769,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,831,769,629.22/440,871.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,585.46

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