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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,107.68, 604,563.44 and 247,109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,107.68, 604,563.44 and 247,109.68 is: 340,997.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,107.68 : 604,563.44 = 247,109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,107.68/604,563.44 = 247,109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,107.68x = 604,563.44 × 247,109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,107.68x = 149,393,478,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,393,478,198.10/438,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,997.17

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