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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,056.02, 604,480.98 and 247,116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,056.02, 604,480.98 and 247,116.34 is: 341,000.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,056.02 : 604,480.98 = 247,116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,056.02/604,480.98 = 247,116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,056.02x = 604,480.98 × 247,116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,056.02x = 149,377,127,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,377,127,377.21/438,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,000.06

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