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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,885.03, 608,426.45 and 244,655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,885.03, 608,426.45 and 244,655.54 is: 337,627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,885.03 : 608,426.45 = 244,655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,885.03/608,426.45 = 244,655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,885.03x = 608,426.45 × 244,655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,885.03x = 148,854,901,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,854,901,675.03/440,885.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,627.48

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