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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,973.66, 604,385.28 and 247,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,973.66, 604,385.28 and 247,004.82 is: 340,856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,973.66 : 604,385.28 = 247,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,973.66/604,385.28 = 247,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,973.66x = 604,385.28 × 247,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,973.66x = 149,286,077,297.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,286,077,297.05/437,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,856.29

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