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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,052.23, 604,511.22 and 247,065.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,052.23, 604,511.22 and 247,065.03 is: 340,949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,052.23 : 604,511.22 = 247,065.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,052.23/604,511.22 = 247,065.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,052.23x = 604,511.22 × 247,065.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,052.23x = 149,353,582,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,353,582,704.64/438,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,949.26

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