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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,237.96, 604,796.04 and 247,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,237.96, 604,796.04 and 247,181.64 is: 341,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,237.96 : 604,796.04 = 247,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,237.96/604,796.04 = 247,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,237.96x = 604,796.04 × 247,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,237.96x = 149,494,477,032.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,494,477,032.71/438,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,126.26

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