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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,240.24, 604,789.56 and 247,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,240.24, 604,789.56 and 247,252.68 is: 341,218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,240.24 : 604,789.56 = 247,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,240.24/604,789.56 = 247,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,240.24x = 604,789.56 × 247,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,240.24x = 149,535,839,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,535,839,546.02/438,240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,218.87

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