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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,917.93, 608,464.20 and 244,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,917.93, 608,464.20 and 244,682.44 is: 337,660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,917.93 : 608,464.20 = 244,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,917.93/608,464.20 = 244,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,917.93x = 608,464.20 × 244,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,917.93x = 148,880,505,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,880,505,108.65/440,917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,660.36

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