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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,244.57, 604,765.23 and 247,275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,244.57, 604,765.23 and 247,275.73 is: 341,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,244.57 : 604,765.23 = 247,275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,244.57/604,765.23 = 247,275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,244.57x = 604,765.23 × 247,275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,244.57x = 149,543,760,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,543,760,703.04/438,244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,233.58

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