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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,581, 614,930.94 and 244,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,581, 614,930.94 and 244,377 is: 337,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,581 : 614,930.94 = 244,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,581/614,930.94 = 244,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,581x = 614,930.94 × 244,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,581x = 150,274,978,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,274,978,324.38/445,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,256.25

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