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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,873.88, 608,367.04 and 244,645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,873.88, 608,367.04 and 244,645.28 is: 337,588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,873.88 : 608,367.04 = 244,645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,873.88/608,367.04 = 244,645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,873.88x = 608,367.04 × 244,645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,873.88x = 148,834,124,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,834,124,843.57/440,873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,588.89

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