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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,055.02, 604,479.60 and 247,115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,055.02, 604,479.60 and 247,115.34 is: 340,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,055.02 : 604,479.60 = 247,115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,055.02/604,479.60 = 247,115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,055.02x = 604,479.60 × 247,115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,055.02x = 149,376,181,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,376,181,877.06/438,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,998.68

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