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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,239.57, 604,758.35 and 247,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,239.57, 604,758.35 and 247,270.73 is: 341,226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,239.57 : 604,758.35 = 247,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,239.57/604,758.35 = 247,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,239.57x = 604,758.35 × 247,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,239.57x = 149,539,036,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,539,036,272.48/438,239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,226.69

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