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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,975.16, 604,387.35 and 247,006.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,975.16, 604,387.35 and 247,006.32 is: 340,858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,975.16 : 604,387.35 = 247,006.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,975.16/604,387.35 = 247,006.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,975.16x = 604,387.35 × 247,006.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,975.16x = 149,287,495,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,287,495,178.05/437,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,858.36

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