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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,195.33, 604,709.69 and 247,249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,195.33, 604,709.69 and 247,249.17 is: 341,203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,195.33 : 604,709.69 = 247,249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,195.33/604,709.69 = 247,249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,195.33x = 604,709.69 × 247,249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,195.33x = 149,513,967,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,513,967,707.21/438,195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,203.93

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