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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,173.17, 604,707.18 and 247,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,173.17, 604,707.18 and 247,182.46 is: 341,127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,173.17 : 604,707.18 = 247,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,173.17/604,707.18 = 247,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,173.17x = 604,707.18 × 247,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,173.17x = 149,473,008,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,473,008,332.06/438,173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,127.71

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