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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,958.80, 958,438.20 and 244,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,958.80, 958,438.20 and 244,974.80 is: 367,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,958.80 : 958,438.20 = 244,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,958.80/958,438.20 = 244,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,958.80x = 958,438.20 × 244,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,958.80x = 234,793,206,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,793,206,357.36/638,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,462.20

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