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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,199.92, 604,705.68 and 247,208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,199.92, 604,705.68 and 247,208.40 is: 341,141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,199.92 : 604,705.68 = 247,208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,199.92/604,705.68 = 247,208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,199.92x = 604,705.68 × 247,208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,199.92x = 149,488,323,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,488,323,623.71/438,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,141.83

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