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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,262.28, 604,830.48 and 247,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,262.28, 604,830.48 and 247,205.96 is: 341,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,262.28 : 604,830.48 = 247,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,262.28/604,830.48 = 247,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,262.28x = 604,830.48 × 247,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,262.28x = 149,517,699,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,517,699,445.66/438,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,160.32

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