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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,171.84, 604,705.14 and 247,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,171.84, 604,705.14 and 247,115.52 is: 341,035.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,171.84 : 604,705.14 = 247,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,171.84/604,705.14 = 247,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,171.84x = 604,705.14 × 247,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,171.84x = 149,432,025,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,432,025,117.77/438,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,035.21

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