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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,362.40, 604,972.08 and 247,392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,362.40, 604,972.08 and 247,392.48 is: 341,419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,362.40 : 604,972.08 = 247,392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,362.40/604,972.08 = 247,392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,362.40x = 604,972.08 × 247,392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,362.40x = 149,665,543,201.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,665,543,201.96/438,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,419.66

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