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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,588, 614,940.60 and 244,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,588, 614,940.60 and 244,384 is: 337,265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,588 : 614,940.60 = 244,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,588/614,940.60 = 244,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,588x = 614,940.60 × 244,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,588x = 150,281,643,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,281,643,590.40/445,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,265.91

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