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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,333.89, 614,599.62 and 244,168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,333.89, 614,599.62 and 244,168.77 is: 336,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,333.89 : 614,599.62 = 244,168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,333.89/614,599.62 = 244,168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,333.89x = 614,599.62 × 244,168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,333.89x = 150,066,033,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,066,033,257.87/445,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,974.20

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