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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,241.24, 604,790.94 and 247,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,241.24, 604,790.94 and 247,253.68 is: 341,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,241.24 : 604,790.94 = 247,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,241.24/604,790.94 = 247,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,241.24x = 604,790.94 × 247,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,241.24x = 149,536,785,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,536,785,545.66/438,241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,220.25

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