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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,132.64, 604,618.68 and 247,208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,132.64, 604,618.68 and 247,208.08 is: 341,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,132.64 : 604,618.68 = 247,208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,132.64/604,618.68 = 247,208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,132.64x = 604,618.68 × 247,208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,132.64x = 149,466,623,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,466,623,014.93/438,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,144.69

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