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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,108.68, 604,564.82 and 247,110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,108.68, 604,564.82 and 247,110.68 is: 340,998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,108.68 : 604,564.82 = 247,110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,108.68/604,564.82 = 247,110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,108.68x = 604,564.82 × 247,110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,108.68x = 149,394,423,774.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,394,423,774.28/438,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,998.55

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