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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,185.23, 604,723.83 and 247,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,185.23, 604,723.83 and 247,194.52 is: 341,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,185.23 : 604,723.83 = 247,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,185.23/604,723.83 = 247,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,185.23x = 604,723.83 × 247,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,185.23x = 149,484,414,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,484,414,450.62/438,185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,144.35

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