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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,087.29, 604,588.68 and 247,096.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,087.29, 604,588.68 and 247,096.58 is: 341,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,087.29 : 604,588.68 = 247,096.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,087.29/604,588.68 = 247,096.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,087.29x = 604,588.68 × 247,096.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,087.29x = 149,391,793,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,391,793,899.23/438,087.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,009.19

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