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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,037.16, 604,491.18 and 247,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,037.16, 604,491.18 and 247,050.14 is: 340,929.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,037.16 : 604,491.18 = 247,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,037.16/604,491.18 = 247,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,037.16x = 604,491.18 × 247,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,037.16x = 149,339,630,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,339,630,647.77/438,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,929.14

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