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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,241.07, 604,760.42 and 247,272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,241.07, 604,760.42 and 247,272.23 is: 341,228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,241.07 : 604,760.42 = 247,272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,241.07/604,760.42 = 247,272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,241.07x = 604,760.42 × 247,272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,241.07x = 149,540,453,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,540,453,408.97/438,241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,228.76

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