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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,197.96, 604,740.84 and 247,141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,197.96, 604,740.84 and 247,141.64 is: 341,071.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,197.96 : 604,740.84 = 247,141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,197.96/604,740.84 = 247,141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,197.96x = 604,740.84 × 247,141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,197.96x = 149,456,642,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,456,642,972.58/438,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,071.06

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