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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,197.46, 604,740.15 and 247,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,197.46, 604,740.15 and 247,141.14 is: 341,070.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,197.46 : 604,740.15 = 247,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,197.46/604,740.15 = 247,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,197.46x = 604,740.15 × 247,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,197.46x = 149,456,170,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,456,170,074.77/438,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,070.37

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