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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,179.46, 604,693.53 and 247,192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,179.46, 604,693.53 and 247,192.26 is: 341,128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,179.46 : 604,693.53 = 247,192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,179.46/604,693.53 = 247,192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,179.46x = 604,693.53 × 247,192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,179.46x = 149,475,560,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,475,560,288.08/438,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,128.63

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