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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,333, 614,598.42 and 244,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,333, 614,598.42 and 244,167.88 is: 336,972.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,333 : 614,598.42 = 244,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,333/614,598.42 = 244,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,333x = 614,598.42 × 244,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,333x = 150,065,193,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,065,193,262.75/445,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,972.99

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