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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,871.88, 608,364.28 and 244,643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,871.88, 608,364.28 and 244,643.28 is: 337,586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,871.88 : 608,364.28 = 244,643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,871.88/608,364.28 = 244,643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,871.88x = 608,364.28 × 244,643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,871.88x = 148,832,232,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,832,232,894.04/440,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,586.13

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