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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,874.13, 608,367.39 and 244,645.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,874.13, 608,367.39 and 244,645.55 is: 337,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,874.13 : 608,367.39 = 244,645.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,874.13/608,367.39 = 244,645.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,874.13x = 608,367.39 × 244,645.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,874.13x = 148,834,374,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,834,374,728.62/440,874.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,589.27

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