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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,036.48, 604,489.50 and 247,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,036.48, 604,489.50 and 247,049.28 is: 340,927.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,036.48 : 604,489.50 = 247,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,036.48/604,489.50 = 247,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,036.48x = 604,489.50 × 247,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,036.48x = 149,338,695,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,338,695,742.56/438,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,927.53

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