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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,169.84, 604,702.38 and 247,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,169.84, 604,702.38 and 247,113.52 is: 341,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,169.84 : 604,702.38 = 247,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,169.84/604,702.38 = 247,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,169.84x = 604,702.38 × 247,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,169.84x = 149,430,133,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,430,133,674.18/438,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,032.45

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