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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,250.08, 604,772.80 and 247,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,250.08, 604,772.80 and 247,281.24 is: 341,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,250.08 : 604,772.80 = 247,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,250.08/604,772.80 = 247,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,250.08x = 604,772.80 × 247,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,250.08x = 149,548,967,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,548,967,902.27/438,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,241.17

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