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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,038.48, 604,492.26 and 247,051.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,038.48, 604,492.26 and 247,051.28 is: 340,930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,038.48 : 604,492.26 = 247,051.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,038.48/604,492.26 = 247,051.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,038.48x = 604,492.26 × 247,051.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,038.48x = 149,340,586,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,340,586,583.09/438,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,930.29

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