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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,165.78, 604,696.78 and 247,109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,165.78, 604,696.78 and 247,109.46 is: 341,026.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,165.78 : 604,696.78 = 247,109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,165.78/604,696.78 = 247,109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,165.78x = 604,696.78 × 247,109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,165.78x = 149,426,294,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,426,294,769.54/438,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,026.85

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