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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,083.96, 604,542.30 and 247,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,083.96, 604,542.30 and 247,094.60 is: 340,982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,083.96 : 604,542.30 = 247,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,083.96/604,542.30 = 247,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,083.96x = 604,542.30 × 247,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,083.96x = 149,379,137,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,379,137,801.58/438,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,982.90

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