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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,032.16, 604,484.28 and 247,045.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,032.16, 604,484.28 and 247,045.14 is: 340,922.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,032.16 : 604,484.28 = 247,045.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,032.16/604,484.28 = 247,045.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,032.16x = 604,484.28 × 247,045.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,032.16x = 149,334,903,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,334,903,580.40/438,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,922.24

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