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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,046.23, 604,502.96 and 247,059.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,046.23, 604,502.96 and 247,059.03 is: 340,940.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,046.23 : 604,502.96 = 247,059.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,046.23/604,502.96 = 247,059.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,046.23x = 604,502.96 × 247,059.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,046.23x = 149,347,913,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,347,913,694.43/438,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,940.99

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