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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,478, 613,379.64 and 243,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,478, 613,379.64 and 243,274 is: 335,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,478 : 613,379.64 = 243,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,478/613,379.64 = 243,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,478x = 613,379.64 × 243,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,478x = 149,219,318,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,219,318,541.36/444,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,718.12

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