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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,047.23, 604,504.33 and 247,060.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,047.23, 604,504.33 and 247,060.03 is: 340,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,047.23 : 604,504.33 = 247,060.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,047.23/604,504.33 = 247,060.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,047.23x = 604,504.33 × 247,060.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,047.23x = 149,348,857,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,348,857,904.93/438,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,942.36

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