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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,872.13, 608,364.63 and 244,643.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,872.13, 608,364.63 and 244,643.55 is: 337,586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,872.13 : 608,364.63 = 244,643.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,872.13/608,364.63 = 244,643.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,872.13x = 608,364.63 × 244,643.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,872.13x = 148,832,482,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,832,482,777.64/440,872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,586.51

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